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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Mon, 19 Jan 2026"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Mon, 19 Jan 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-01-19
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 19 January 2026, 02:00 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-mon-19-jan-2026/)

## Across

- **A1.** Used a broom (5)
- **A5.** State levy (3)
- **A6.** Living; vital (5)
- **A8.** Show the untruth of (5)
- **A9.** Structure by which flowering plants reproduce (4)

## Down

- **D1.** Pierce with the point of a blade (4)
- **D2.** Country, capital Cardiff (5)
- **D3.** Banishment (5)
- **D4.** Rough woollen cloth used for men's suits (5)
- **D7.** Compete (3)