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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Fri, 31 Jul 2026"
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published: "2026-07-31T00:00:00"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Fri, 31 Jul 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-07-31
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 31 July 2026, 02:00 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-fri-31-jul-2026/)

## Across

- **A1.** Strip of wood as part of a barrel (5)
- **A5.** Low-pitched brass musical instrument (4)
- **A6.** Establish by law (5)
- **A8.** Hole in the ground (3)
- **A9.** Unpleasant incident (5)

## Down

- **D1.** Actions (5)
- **D2.** Close-fitting military jacket (5)
- **D3.** Lessen or mitigate (5)
- **D4.** Vacuum (abbr) (3)
- **D7.** Foot digit (3)