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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Thurs, 21 May 2026"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Thurs, 21 May 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-05-21
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 21 May 2026, 02:00 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-thurs-21-may-2026-/)

## Across

- **A1.** Elitist; a social climber (4)
- **A5.** Inclined plane (5)
- **A6.** To protect or screen (5)
- **A7.** Person who acts for another (5)

## Down

- **D1.** Hit hard or work doggedly (4)
- **D2.** Of a new kind (5)
- **D3.** Unwrap (4)
- **D4.** Sleeping-place in a ship or train (5)
- **D5.** Examine closely (4)