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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Fri, 16 Jan 2026"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Fri, 16 Jan 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-01-16
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 16 January 2026, 02:00 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-fri-16-jan-2026/)

## Across

- **A1.** Developed (4)
- **A5.** Atmosphere; character (4)
- **A6.** Rubbish (5)
- **A7.** Point of the compass (4)
- **A8.** Glossy; slick in manner (5)

## Down

- **D1.** Narrow openings into fields (5)
- **D2.** Of the countryside (5)
- **D3.** Rub out (5)
- **D4.** Squander (5)