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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Thurs, 12 Mar 2026"
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published: "2026-03-12T00:00:00"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Thurs, 12 Mar 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-03-12
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 12 March 2026, 02:00 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-tues-12-mar-2026/)

## Across

- **A1.** Rate of movement (5)
- **A5.** Oleaginous (4)
- **A6.** Soft lower parts of outer ears (5)
- **A8.** Pair of preformers (3)
- **A9.** Piece of cotton wool used for mopping up blood or other discharges (4)

## Down

- **D1.** Traded (4)
- **D2.** Dutiful (5)
- **D3.** Arm joint (5)
- **D4.** Organ of sight (3)
- **D7.** Beneath (prefix) (3)