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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Wed, 19 Aug 2026"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Wed, 19 Aug 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-08-19
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Straight

By Daily Maverick · Published 19 August 2026, 08:03 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-wed-19-aug-2026/)

## Across

- **A1.** Boy (3)
- **A4.** Mythical king whose touch turned all to gold (5)
- **A6.** Not concealed; obvious (5)
- **A7.** Native American tent of skins (5)

## Down

- **D1.** (Action) as it happens (4)
- **D2.** Fully skilled (5)
- **D3.** To venture or be bold enough (4)
- **D4.** Dull-coloured butterfly-like creature (4)
- **D5.** Leaf-bearing stalk of a plant (4)