26 January 2026 · 10 clues

Jan 26 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 Title for noted tabla player USTAD
  2. 6A Debonair SUAVE
  3. 7A Odisha region in "Jana Gana Mana" UTKAL
  4. 8A "There ____ enough words" ARENT
  5. 9A Goes on and on LASTS

Down

  1. 1D Regular's order, with "the" USUAL
  2. 2D Kama ___: ancient text about couple's relationship SUTRA
  3. 3D Drafts, in actor's speak TAKES
  4. 4D ____ -garde (new and unusual) AVANT
  5. 5D Shoulder muscles, for short DELTS
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