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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Mon, 10 Aug 2026"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Mon, 10 Aug 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-08-10
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 10 August 2026, 23:35 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-mon-10-aug-2026/)

## Across

- **A1.** Insect larva (4)
- **A5.** Oyster’s gem (5)
- **A6.** Plea of absence from a crime (5)
- **A7.** Southern African bushmen (3)
- **A8.** Fashion or tendency (5)

## Down

- **D1.** Hair-styling substance (3)
- **D2.** Bring up (5)
- **D3.** Of a town or city (5)
- **D4.** Sightless (5)
- **D5.** Section (4)