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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Tues, 21 Apr 2026"
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published: "2026-04-21T00:00:00"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Tues, 21 Apr 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-04-21
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 21 April 2026, 02:00 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-tues-21-apr-2026-/)

## Across

- **A1.** Troublesome animals or insects (5)
- **A5.** Avenue (abbr) (3)
- **A6.** Pay back (5)
- **A8.** A fowl's throat (4)
- **A9.** Section of a journey (3)

## Down

- **D1.** Roast slightly or scorch (5)
- **D2.** Eternally (4)
- **D3.** Leaf which protects a developing flower (5)
- **D4.** Dark, salty east Asian sauce (3)
- **D7.** Reverential wonder or fear (3)