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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Thur, 20 Aug 2026"
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published: "2026-08-20T06:30:43"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Thur, 20 Aug 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-08-20
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Straight

By Daily Maverick · Published 20 August 2026, 08:30 SAST

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

## Across

- **A1.** Hits a ball high into the air (5)
- **A6.** One from Baku? (5)
- **A7.** Chief ancient Germanic god (German spelling) (5)
- **A8.** Notch or small cut (4)
- **A9.** Yield or give way (4)

## Down

- **D1.** Statute (3)
- **D2.** Atmospheric gas which absorbs ultraviolet radiation (5)
- **D3.** Stinking (5)
- **D4.** A vestige or indication (5)
- **D5.** Become submerged (4)