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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Fri, 9 Jan"
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published: "2026-01-09T00:00:00"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Fri, 9 Jan

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-01-09
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 9 January 2026, 02:00 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-fri-9-jan/)

## Across

- **A1.** Person who receives guests (4)
- **A5.** Hiding-place or hoard (5)
- **A6.** Amphibious carnivore with short fur and webbed feet (5)
- **A7.** Acts (5)
- **A8.** Established (abbr) (3)

## Down

- **D1.** Dislikes intensely (5)
- **D2.** Group of eight musicians (5)
- **D3.** Cast off (4)
- **D4.** Succinct (5)
- **D5.** Cipher (4)