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Happy Crossword
On National Crossword Puzzle Day, let’s get into cracking these hidden words
Now is the age of apps! But if we roll back a few years, most of us would recall our parents or perhaps even elder siblings in a corner on Sunday, working hard at the weekly crossword in the papers.
Crossword has always been one of the most fun solitary games. But far from being a single person’s personal past time it also binds people. Mrs Roma Roy, a retired government servant and an avid crossword lover says,” I have been solving crosswords since 40 years now and it brings a smile on my face as I recall the countless passionate arguments I had with my husband when I solved the crossword before him in the weekly Bengali magazine.”
Mrs Roy further adds, “Such is the joy of crossword, it is a great mental exercise, one that nourishes the brain. And I personally feel it is very important for senior citizens as it aids in retaining mental agility and helps strengthen vocabulary for the young. “
From her rich experience in this art, Mrs Roy also shares a tip for all beginners. She mentions, “Don’t be intimidated by the random tough questions asked form an endless sea of knowledge. As you keep trying, you will gradually start enjoying this mental exercise and will certainly feel rewarded with every word you solve. So, just pick up the crossword and jump in!”
So, this National Crossword Puzzle Day, recharge your little grey cells by playing this game on your mobile, newspaper or simply here. Here’s a specially crafted crossword for you all! Jump right in folks!
CLUES
Across:
1- Another name of Arjun in Mahabharat
3- Westerners found in Goa, embracing a certain way of life
4 A famous cricket expression by bowlers
8-1- Nickname of famous Vaishnav saint Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
8-2- Foundational part of Indian classical music
10- Something that slips right through the hands, often a metaphor for time
11 A globally famous web series streaming platform
12 A major Indian freedom movement that began in 1942
Down:
1 Husband of Urmila
3 ‘To be or not to be’ – OG version of Haider
4 The name Arjun used in Mahabharat while hiding for a year in exile
5 Bobby Deol’s mega comeback film
6 A famous expression of joy, is also an email platform
9 the leaf of this fruit is used to cure dengue
10 A warrior princess in Mahabharat, married to the third pandava
12 A famous Japanese food
