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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Tues, 12 May 2026"
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published: "2026-05-12T00:00:00"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Tues, 12 May 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-05-12
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

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

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

## Across

- **A1.** Untamed (4)
- **A5.** Lesser (5)
- **A6.** Not deserved (5)
- **A7.** Age (3)
- **A8.** Slack; careless (3)

## Down

- **D1.** Prevail in a contest (3)
- **D2.** Table of contents (5)
- **D3.** Scowl or look threatening (4)
- **D4.** A vision (5)
- **D5.** Turn over in the mind (4)