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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Friday, 18 Sept 2026"
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published: "2026-09-18T00:00:00"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Friday, 18 Sept 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-09-18
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 18 September 2026, 02:00 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-friday-18-sept-2026/)

## Across

- **A1.** Seize suddenly (4)
- **A5.** Machine for lifting and moving heavy loads (5)
- **A6.** Parents’ female siblings (5)
- **A7.** Ask for charity (3)
- **A8.** Departed (4)

## Down

- **D1.** Thin food of oatmeal boiled in water (5)
- **D2.** Mountain chain (5)
- **D3.** Tiny insect of proverbial industry (3)
- **D4.** Besiege or assail mentally (5)
- **D5.** Lorry or train driver’s compartment (3)