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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Wed, 22 Apr 2026"
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published: "2026-04-22T00:00:00"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Wed, 22 Apr 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-04-22
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 22 April 2026, 02:00 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-wed-22-apr-2026-/)

## Across

- **A1.** Volcanic dust (3)
- **A5.** Designation (4)
- **A7.** Pin or shaft on which anything turns (5)
- **A8.** University teacher (3)
- **A9.** Nocturnal lizard with adhesive toes (5)

## Down

- **D2.** Of comments, insinuatingly derogatory (5)
- **D3.** Chaos (5)
- **D4.** A black variety of lignite used for ornaments (3)
- **D6.** Man in a religious community living under vows (4)