12 January 2026 · 10 clues

Jan 12 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: this one is free to play.

Across

  1. 1A Top tech. school in US MIT
  2. 4A Revere, as fans ADORE
  3. 6A Buddha ___: monastery VIHAR
  4. 7A Nonsensical, as the lyrics "“Kuchi Kuchi Rakkamma” INANE
  5. 8A Thieves' hangout DEN

Down

  1. 1D SRK's character in "Swades" MOHAN
  2. 2D Country where Farsi is spoken IRAN
  3. 3D "O Saathi Re, ___ Bina Bhi Kya Jeena..." TERE
  4. 4D Passionate, as a fan AVID
  5. 5D It goes well with wine? DINE
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