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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Tues, 6 Oct 2026"
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published: "2026-10-06T05:36:11"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Tues, 6 Oct 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-10-06
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 6 October 2026, 07:36 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-tues-6-oct-2026/)

## Across

- **A1.** Ripped (4)
- **A5.** Unit of Omani currency (4)
- **A7.** Broad, heavy African knife (5)
- **A8.** It is (abbr) (3)
- **A9.** Very small (5)

## Down

- **D2.** Harangue or give a speech (5)
- **D3.** Wash off soap with water (5)
- **D4.** Inferior horse (3)
- **D6.** Idle; reluctant to work (4)
- **D7.** Hole in the ground (3)