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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Mon, 17 Aug 2026"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Mon, 17 Aug 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-08-17
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Straight

By Daily Maverick · Published 17 August 2026, 03:22 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-mon-17-aug-2026/)

## Across

- **A1.** Prestige, fame (5)
- **A5.** Tear (3)
- **A6.** Set of steps built into a wall or fence (5)
- **A8.** Rescued (5)
- **A9.** Garden plot or place to sleep (3)

## Down

- **D1.** Affectionate meeting of lips (4)
- **D2.** Long golf shot from the tee (5)
- **D3.** Lubricated (5)
- **D4.** Drove too fast (4)
- **D7.** Small flap or loop attached to clothing (3)