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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Wed, 20 May 2026"
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published: "2026-05-20T00:00:00"
updated: "2026-05-20T10:12:17"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Wed, 20 May 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-05-20
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 20 May 2026, 02:00 SAST · Updated 20 May 2026, 12:12 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-wed-20-may-2026--2/)

## Across

- **A1.** Postpone (5)
- **A6.** Compound of oxygen and another element (5)
- **A7.** Strong winds (5)
- **A8.** Perfume (5)

## Down

- **D1.** Canine animals (4)
- **D2.** Precise (5)
- **D3.** Dossier (4)
- **D4.** Biblical garden of paradise (4)
- **D5.** Takes a break (5)