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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Fri, 2 Oct 2026"
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published: "2026-10-02T00:00:00"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Fri, 2 Oct 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-10-02
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 2 October 2026, 02:00 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-fri-2-oct-2026/)

## Across

- **A1.** Battery-powered portable lamp  (5)
- **A6.** Opening of a sweat gland (4)
- **A7.** Horizontal (5)
- **A8.** Marsh or water grass (4)
- **A9.** Outer covering of a tree trunk (4)

## Down

- **D2.** Classical musical drama (5)
- **D3.** Wanderer (5)
- **D4.** Small river or inlet (5)
- **D5.** Detained (4)