15 February 2026 · 10 clues

Marathon 6 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 Squanders, as an opportunity WASTES
  2. 7A Make an indirect reference ALLUDE
  3. 8A Control REININ
  4. 9A Petty quarrel, as in the ladies special local train in Mumbai SPAT

Down

  1. 1D Tug-of-___ WAR
  2. 2D Brews at pubs ALES
  3. 3D Costume you can't show off, perhaps SLIP
  4. 4D Common sushi fish TUNA
  5. 5D Polish, as an essay EDIT
  6. 6D Miss World : Rai :: Miss Universe : ___ SEN
New to Indian crosswords? Read how to solve them, or look up Hinglish answers in the MG Wordbook.