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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Fri, 4 Sept 2026"
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published: "2026-09-04T00:00:00"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Fri, 4 Sept 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-09-04
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 4 September 2026, 02:00 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-fri-4-sept-2026/)

## Across

- **A1.** Transparent liquid devoid of taste and smell (5)
- **A6.** Senseless (5)
- **A7.** Projections on the undersides of sports shoes for grip (5)
- **A8.** Small sharp piece of metal for fastening (3)
- **A9.** Light brown colour (3)

## Down

- **D1.** Flimsy, insubstantial (5)
- **D2.** Against (prefix) (4)
- **D3.** A wounding gibe (5)
- **D4.** Finish (3)
- **D5.** Plant sap product used in plastics (5)