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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Fri, 27 Feb 2026"
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published: "2026-02-27T00:00:00"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Fri, 27 Feb 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-02-27
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 27 February 2026, 02:00 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-fri-27-feb-2026/)

## Across

- **A1.** Most inferior (5)
- **A5.** Promise (3)
- **A6.** Deduction from a bank account (5)
- **A8.** Scent (5)

## Down

- **D2.** Above (4)
- **D3.** Traffic signal (5)
- **D4.** Propel oneself through water (4)
- **D6.** One of seven in a week (3)
- **D7.** Label (3)