1 February 2026 · 10 clues

Feb 1 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.

Across

  1. 1A Toothpaste brand ORALB
  2. 6A Respectful word sadly associated with killing HONOUR
  3. 8A ___ Yantra: Fish-shaped vastu tool MATSYA
  4. 9A ____ bun (unkempt hairstyle) MESSY

Down

  1. 1D Electrical unit represented by Ω OHM
  2. 2D Wander around ROAM
  3. 3D Up the __ ANTE
  4. 4D "His untimely death is a big ___" LOSS
  5. 5D Loses one's balance? BUYS
  6. 7D Unit of hope RAY
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