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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Fri, 7 Aug 2026"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Fri, 7 Aug 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-08-07
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 7 August 2026, 02:00 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-fri-7-aug-2026/)

## Across

- **A1.** Sphere (3)
- **A5.** Relinquish or do without (5)
- **A7.** Baffles or defeats (5)
- **A8.** Borders (5)

## Down

- **D1.** Present for acceptance (5)
- **D2.** Crucifix at the entrance to a church chancel (4)
- **D3.** Two-masted square-rigged vessel (4)
- **D4.** Manager or foreman (4)
- **D6.** Great pleasure or enjoyment (4)