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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Mon, 25 May 2026"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Mon, 25 May 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-05-25
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 25 May 2026, 02:00 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-mon-25-may-2026-/)

## Across

- **A1.** Friend (3)
- **A4.** Worth (5)
- **A6.** Passive (5)
- **A7.** Sea nymph that lures sailors to their deaths on rocks (5)
- **A8.** Perform in a play (3)

## Down

- **D1.** Contagious fear (5)
- **D2.** Watchful (5)
- **D3.** Tempt (4)
- **D4.** Passport endorsement (4)
- **D5.** Active Sicilian volcano (4)