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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Tues, 16 Jun 2026"
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published: "2026-06-16T00:00:00"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Tues, 16 Jun 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-06-16
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 16 June 2026, 02:00 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-tues-16-jun-2026-/)

## Across

- **A1.** Touches gently or wipes with soft material (4)
- **A5.** Scope or terms of reference (5)
- **A6.** Song of mourning (5)
- **A7.** Secret security code (1,1,1)
- **A8.** Owing (3)

## Down

- **D1.** Fine foods shop (abbr) (4)
- **D2.** Change with a view to improvement (5)
- **D3.** Large (3)
- **D4.** Fashion (5)
- **D5.** Sales staff (4)