Darna Mana Hai: A ‘Bhootiya’ Crossword for Halloween

While we don’t go trick-or-treating in India, it’s interesting how Hollywood has managed to thrust Halloween—originally an observance before All Saints Day (Nov 1)—into our hands. If you can’t head to a costume party but want some spooky fun, our classic Halloween crossword should be right up your alley. Released last year, this 13 x 13 puzzle features Indian horrors and mythical creatures, and for those who love reading about serial killers (you know who you are), it’ll  give you something new to mull over.

Ready to start solving? Keep these four tips in mind:

1. Double tap on a block to switch between rows (‘Across’) or columns (‘Down’).
2. Consider if any sneaky wordplay is in the clue.
3. Your score depends on your time, so Googling some tough words is acceptable.
4. Use ‘Reveal’ if stuck. To solve live with friends, tap on ‘Play Together’ above the grid.

More themed crosswords, from Express Puzzles & Games:

Play | Crossword on Indian Cinema (it’s not just Bollywood!)

 

Play | The BTS Crossword, for K-pop fans

Play | Amitabh Bachchan’s Birthday Crossword

Play | World’s Oldest Crossword from 1913

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