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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Fri, 23 Oct 2026"
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published: "2026-10-23T00:00:00"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Fri, 23 Oct 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-10-23
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 23 October 2026, 02:00 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-fri-16-oct-2026-1/)

## Across

- **A1.** Period of seven days (4)
- **A4.** Something that brings bad luck (4)
- **A5.** Up and about (5)
- **A6.** Orange rind (4)
- **A7.** Referee (abbr) (3)

## Down

- **D1.** Prudent (4)
- **D2.** Go in (5)
- **D3.** Banishment (5)
- **D4.** A jest or joke (4)