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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Mon, 11 May 2026"
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publisher: "Daily Maverick"
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published: "2026-05-11T00:00:00"
updated: "2026-05-11T07:46:12"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Mon, 11 May 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-05-11
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 11 May 2026, 02:00 SAST · Updated 11 May 2026, 09:46 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-mon-11-may-2026-/)

## Across

- **A1.** Brief loss of concentration or memory (5)
- **A6.** Shout (4)
- **A7.** Roman god of love (5)
- **A8.** Domesticated (4)
- **A9.** More recent (5)

## Down

- **D2.** Sharp (5)
- **D3.** Fruit also called papaya (5)
- **D4.** Mining tailings (5)
- **D5.** Councillor of great age (5)