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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Wed, 26 Aug 2026"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Wed, 26 Aug 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-08-26
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 26 August 2026, 02:00 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-wed-26-aug-2026/)

## Across

- **A1.** Disguise or covering (4)
- **A4.** Play a simple improvised accompaniment (4)
- **A5.** Arm joint (5)
- **A6.** Agitate (4)
- **A7.** A diminutive of Edward (3)

## Down

- **D1.** Kiln-dried barley used in brewing beer (4)
- **D2.** Scope (5)
- **D3.** A plant’s reproductive cell (5)
- **D4.** Undershirt (4)