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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Wednesday, 16 Sept 2026"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Wednesday, 16 Sept 2026

**Author:** biffspuzzles.co.za
**Date:** 2026-09-16
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 16 September 2026, 02:00 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/daily-crossword-quickie-wednesday-16-sept-2026/)

## Across

- **A1.** Name of the bay between Strand and Simon’s Town (5)
- **A5.** Symbol in graphic display (4)
- **A6.** Ploy (4)
- **A7.** Group making up one side in a competitive game (4)
- **A8.** Work table (4)

## Down

- **D1.** Type of resinous tree yielding valuable timber (3)
- **D2.** Sharp (5)
- **D3.** Ceases to possess (5)
- **D4.** Go furtively or tell tales (5)