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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Fri, 8 May 2026"
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published: "2026-05-08T00:00:00"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Fri, 8 May 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-05-08
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 8 May 2026, 02:00 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-fri-8-may-2026/)

## Across

- **A1.** Water valve (3)
- **A4.** Female adults (5)
- **A6.** Habituate (5)
- **A7.** Half a dozen (3)
- **A8.** Went down on one's knees (5)

## Down

- **D1.** Great weight (3)
- **D2.** Keep occupied (5)
- **D3.** Danger (5)
- **D4.** Close one eye briefly (4)
- **D5.** Nearest following in order (4)