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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Fri, 16 Oct 2026"
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published: "2026-10-16T06:00:01"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Fri, 16 Oct 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-10-16
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 16 October 2026, 08:00 SAST

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

## Across

- **A1.** Waste material (5)
- **A5.** Caudal fin of a fish (4)
- **A6.** Change in direction between two planes, measured in degrees (5)
- **A8.** General name for swine (3)
- **A9.** As above (in text) (5)

## Down

- **D1.** Rise from a seated position (5)
- **D2.** Is allowed or able (3)
- **D3.** Correct (5)
- **D4.** Assign or distribute (5)
- **D7.** Self-image (3)