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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Fri, 14 Aug 2026"
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published: "2026-08-14T00:00:00"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Fri, 14 Aug 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-08-14
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 14 August 2026, 02:00 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-fri-14-aug-2026/)

## Across

- **A1.** Rebuke (5)
- **A6.** Ran quickly (5)
- **A7.** Scent (5)
- **A8.** Snake poison (5)

## Down

- **D1.** Yearn for (5)
- **D2.** Fast-running rabbit-like rodent (4)
- **D3.** Graphic display symbol (4)
- **D4.** Evil spirit (5)
- **D5.** A mild Dutch cheese (4)