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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Wed, 3 Jun 2026"
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published: "2026-06-03T00:00:00"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Wed, 3 Jun 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-06-03
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 3 June 2026, 02:00 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-wed-3-jun-2026-/)

## Across

- **A1.** Inexpensive (5)
- **A6.** Depart (5)
- **A7.** Advised strongly (5)
- **A8.** Mountain pass (3)
- **A9.** Rest on the knees (5)

## Down

- **D1.** Hen’s call (5)
- **D2.** Large long-necked wading bird, usually grey or white (5)
- **D3.** Bird of prey of the Falconidae family (5)
- **D4.** Avenue (abbr) (3)
- **D5.** Foot-operated lever (5)