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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Tues, 28 Apr 2026"
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published: "2026-04-28T00:00:00"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Tues, 28 Apr 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-04-28
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 28 April 2026, 02:00 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-tues-28-apr-2026-/)

## Across

- **A1.** Sudden, short-lived increase in power (5)
- **A5.** Small island (3)
- **A6.** Descriptive of one from Dublin (5)
- **A8.** Horse with a coat of white and coloured patches (5)
- **A9.** Distress signal (1,1,1)

## Down

- **D1.** Jumps over a twirling rope (5)
- **D2.** Produces liquid precipitation (5)
- **D3.** Main point (4)
- **D4.** Distinctive character or disposition (5)
- **D7.** ___ de Janeiro (3)