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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Wed, 12 Aug 2026"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Wed, 12 Aug 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-08-12
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 12 August 2026, 02:00 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-wed-12-aug-2026/)

## Across

- **A1.** Money (4)
- **A5.** Pre-conquest Mexican civilization (5)
- **A7.** More virtuous (5)
- **A8.** Went on horseback (4)
- **A9.** Salesperson (3)

## Down

- **D1.** Peaked hat (3)
- **D2.** Sky-blue (5)
- **D3.** Strip of leather for sharpening razors (5)
- **D4.** Take notice (4)
- **D6.** Ship’s company (4)