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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Thurs, 15 Jan 2026"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Thurs, 15 Jan 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-01-15
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 15 January 2026, 02:00 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-thurs-15-jan-2026/)

## Across

- **A1.** Urban plot (3)
- **A5.** Completely or actually (5)
- **A7.** Full shadow (5)
- **A8.** Soak (3)
- **A9.** Type of onion with broad flat leaves (4)

## Down

- **D1.** Identical in quantity (5)
- **D2.** Strong spirit (3)
- **D3.** Natural or synthetic filament (5)
- **D4.** Defeat (4)
- **D6.** Long hard journey made on foot (4)