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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Thurs, 16 Apr 2026"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Thurs, 16 Apr 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-04-16
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 16 April 2026, 02:00 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-thurs-16-apr-2026-/)

## Across

- **A1.** Irrecoverable (4)
- **A4.** Colour of the unclouded daytime sky (4)
- **A5.** Proportion (5)
- **A6.** Sign of some future event (4)
- **A7.** Articles of merchandise (5)

## Down

- **D1.** South American pack animal (5)
- **D2.** Further from the centre (5)
- **D3.** Parisian river and type of fishing net (5)
- **D4.** Ridge above the eyes (4)