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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Thurs, 8 Oct 2026"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Thurs, 8 Oct 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-10-08
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 8 October 2026, 07:40 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-thurs-8-oct-2026/)

## Across

- **A1.** Degree or step in quality (5)
- **A5.** Part in a play (4)
- **A6.** Country, capital Rome (5)
- **A7.** Section (4)
- **A8.** Adult male (3)

## Down

- **D1.** Holds tightly (5)
- **D2.** Cycle of duty (4)
- **D3.** Danger warning (5)
- **D4.** Lowest section of a river where the flow splits (5)