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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Mon, 20 Apr 2026"
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published: "2026-04-20T00:00:00"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Mon, 20 Apr 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-04-20
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 20 April 2026, 02:00 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-mon-20-apr-2026-/)

## Across

- **A1.** Large black bird with a raucous call (4)
- **A5.** Glaringly bright (5)
- **A7.** Fireplace (5)
- **A8.** Breakfast, lunch, etc. (5)

## Down

- **D1.** Ascend using hands and feet (5)
- **D2.** A character of the ancient Germanic alphabet (4)
- **D3.** Musical instrument often found in a church (5)
- **D4.** Volition; the faculty of choice (4)
- **D6.** Office work table (4)