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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Wed, 1 Apr 2026"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Wed, 1 Apr 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-04-01
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 1 April 2026, 02:00 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-wed-1-apr-2026/)

## Across

- **A1.** Poultry bird (4)
- **A5.** Food reduced to pulp (5)
- **A6.** Country, capital New Delhi (5)
- **A7.** Wander off (3)
- **A8.** Dark, viscous natural bituminous substance (3)

## Down

- **D1.** Enjoyment (3)
- **D2.** Command (5)
- **D3.** Low dam across a river (4)
- **D4.** Gain knowledge (5)
- **D5.** Half a quart; a glass of beer (4)