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Jugaad

जुगाड

Jugaad (जुगाड) is a Hindi, Punjabi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning jugaad is a mindset of problem-solving that uses limited resources to create a clever solution. In crosswords it is the 6-letter answer JUGAAD (6).

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Meaning & usage

Jugaad is a colloquial Hindi and Punjabi term for an innovative fix, frugal workaround, or life-hack.

In a sentence

Indian travelers use jugaad and make maggi in electric kettles

Jugaad as a crossword answer

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

“Jugaad is a mindset of problem-solving that uses limited resources to create a clever solution” (6)

Play the crossword that uses it — MG Mini #654

Category: Mindset Origin: Hindi, Punjabi Script: Hindi

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