8 January 2026 · 10 clues

Jan 8 clues & answers

Every clue of this Indian mini crossword by Mangesh Ghogre, with the answer and, where it helps, how the wordplay works. Solve it yourself first: the puzzle is open to subscribers.

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Across

  1. 1A ____ thai: Noodle dish PAD
  2. 4A Prepare for takeoff TAXI
  3. 5A Popular surname in Gujarat PATEL
  4. 6A H2SO4 or HNO3 ACID
  5. 7A "Hahahaha" LOL

Down

  1. 1D Popular surname in Maharashtra PATIL
  2. 2D Gave the pink slip AXED
  3. 3D "Ae ___ Hai Mushkil" by Arijit Singh DIL
  4. 4D Crunchy Mexican bite TACO
  5. 5D "Main ___ Do ___ Ka Shayar Hoon..." PAL
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