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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Fri, 23 Jan 2026"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Fri, 23 Jan 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-01-23
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 23 January 2026, 06:00 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-fri-23-jan-2026/)

## Across

- **A1.** Undershirt (4)
- **A5.** Fine hair-like structures on a cell's surface (5)
- **A6.** Single items or elements (5)
- **A7.** Domestic animal (3)
- **A8.** Scorch (4)

## Down

- **D1.** Grape-bearing plants (5)
- **D2.** Group chosen for their prowess (5)
- **D3.** Take a seat (3)
- **D4.** Weapon using electrified barbs (5)
- **D5.** Drinking vessel with a handle (3)