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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Thurs, 9 Apr 2026"
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published: "2026-04-09T00:00:00"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Thurs, 9 Apr 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-04-09
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Straight

By Daily Maverick · Published 9 April 2026, 02:00 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-thurs-9-apr-2026-/)

## Across

- **A1.** Rim of a hat (4)
- **A4.** Invasion: attack (4)
- **A5.** Coral island with a central lagoon (5)
- **A7.** Hot beverage or light afternoon meal (3)
- **A8.** Impertinent (5)

## Down

- **D1.** Piece of cricket equipment (3)
- **D2.** Violent crowd disturbances (5)
- **D3.** Of an engine, runs in neutral (5)
- **D4.** Waste scraps of cloth (4)
- **D6.** Place or set down (3)