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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Thurs, 30 Apr 2026"
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published: "2026-04-30T00:00:00"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Thurs, 30 Apr 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-04-30
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 30 April 2026, 02:00 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-thurs-30-apr-2026/)

## Across

- **A1.** Lucifer (5)
- **A5.** Line about which something rotates (4)
- **A6.** Big and sturdy (5)
- **A7.** Owing (3)
- **A8.** Of smaller quantity (4)

## Down

- **D1.** Gentle touch or wipe with soft material (3)
- **D2.** Discharge through pores (5)
- **D3.** Pathogenic agent causing illness (5)
- **D4.** The UK and Ireland make up the British _____ (5)