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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Thurs, 9 Jul 2026"
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published: "2026-07-09T00:00:00"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Thurs, 9 Jul 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-07-09
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

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

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

## Across

- **A1.** Zones (5)
- **A6.** Grilled bread (5)
- **A7.** Concise; abrupt (5)
- **A8.** Circuit of a race track (3)
- **A9.** Snug (4)

## Down

- **D1.** Room in the roof (5)
- **D2.** Mass of fish eggs (3)
- **D3.** Noblemen ranking between marquis and viscounts (5)
- **D4.** Put to the proof (5)
- **D5.** Pace (4)