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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Fri, 24 Apr 2026"
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published: "2026-04-24T00:00:00"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Fri, 24 Apr 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-04-24
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 24 April 2026, 02:00 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-fri-24-apr-2026-/)

## Across

- **A1.** Light afternoon meals (4)
- **A5.** Soothing ointment (5)
- **A6.** Urban plots (5)
- **A7.** Fellows; equals (5)

## Down

- **D1.** Unladen weight (4)
- **D2.** Santa's helpers (5)
- **D3.** Affirm (4)
- **D4.** Faculty of receiving sensation (5)
- **D5.** Ninth month (abbr) (4)