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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Fri, 20 Feb 2026"
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published: "2026-02-20T00:00:00"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Fri, 20 Feb 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-02-20
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 20 February 2026, 02:00 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-fri-20-feb-2026/)

## Across

- **A1.** To be sickly or indisposed (3)
- **A5.** Wooden packing case (5)
- **A7.** Mid-range adult male singing voice (5)
- **A8.** Provide a new soundtrack for (3)
- **A9.** Reddish-brown coating on iron caused by oxidation (4)

## Down

- **D1.** Film or stage player (5)
- **D2.** Rage (3)
- **D3.** Countries (5)
- **D4.** Any low aromatic plant used in cooking (4)
- **D6.** Recommend strongly (4)