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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Mon, 22 Dec"
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publisher: "Daily Maverick"
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published: "2025-12-22T09:08:25"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Mon, 22 Dec

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2025-12-22
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 22 December 2025, 11:08 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-mon-22-dec/)

## Across

- **A1.** Husks of grain prepared as a health food (4)
- **A5.** Charge (5)
- **A6.** In the future (5)
- **A7.** Years old (3)
- **A8.** Prosecute at law (3)

## Down

- **D1.** Boast (4)
- **D2.** Ceremonies (5)
- **D3.** High value playing card (3)
- **D4.** Bravery (5)
- **D5.** Scheme (4)