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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Tues, 20 Oct 2026"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Tues, 20 Oct 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-10-20
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 20 October 2026, 02:00 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-tues-20-oct-2026/)

## Across

- **A1.** Computer program for routine tasks (3)
- **A5.** Tropical woody climbing plant (5)
- **A7.** Arm joint (5)
- **A8.** Cut off the top or ends of (3)
- **A9.** Eager (4)

## Down

- **D1.** Desolate; cheerless (5)
- **D2.** Liquid fossil fuel (3)
- **D3.** Flat-topped piece of furniture (5)
- **D4.** Stare rudely (4)
- **D6.** Midday (4)