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

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-07-16
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

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

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

## Across

- **A1.** Reflect in silence (4)
- **A4.** Shade of colour (4)
- **A5.** To calm or alleviate (5)
- **A6.** Satirical dramatic or literary sketch (4)
- **A7.** Popular hot beverage (3)

## Down

- **D1.** White liquid secreted by female mammals to nourish their young (4)
- **D2.** Not illuminated (5)
- **D3.** Condition (5)
- **D4.** Assign work to (4)