Ghanta

घंटा

GHAN-tah

Ghanta (घंटा) is a Hindi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning literally "bell," but used as slang to mean "nonsense," "rubbish," or "no way.". In crosswords it is the 6-letter answer GHANTA (6).

Appears as an answer in MG Mini #826.

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In a sentence

Ghanta kuch hoga" means "Nothing will happen"

Ghanta as a crossword answer

Ghanta is a 6-letter answer. A typical clue:

“Literally "bell," but used as slang to mean "nonsense," "rubbish," or "no way."” (6)

Play the crossword that uses it — MG Mini #826

Category: Slang Origin: Hindi Script: Hindi

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