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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Thurs, 11 Jun 2026"
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published: "2026-06-11T00:00:00"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Thurs, 11 Jun 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-06-11
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 11 June 2026, 02:00 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-thurs-11-jun-2026-/)

## Across

- **A1.** Encounter (4)
- **A5.** Interruption or postponement (5)
- **A6.** Smell (5)
- **A7.** Short sleep (3)
- **A8.** Smaller in quantity (4)

## Down

- **D1.** Olympic award (5)
- **D2.** Of lovers, to run away secretly (5)
- **D3.** French water (3)
- **D4.** Car wheels’ rubber surrounds (5)
- **D5.** University professor (3)