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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Mon, 1 Jan"
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updated: "2023-12-29T12:40:05"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Mon, 1 Jan

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2023-12-16
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 1 January 2024, 07:00 SAST · Updated 29 December 2023, 14:40 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crossword-1-jan/)

## Across

- **A1.** Contented (5)
- **A5.** Loosely, elliptical (4)
- **A6.** Essential to life (5)
- **A7.** Garden of paradise (4)
- **A8.** Soccer match official (abbr) (3)

## Down

- **D1.** Of a helicopter, to remain stationary in the air (5)
- **D2.** Keen (4)
- **D3.** Father (5)
- **D4.** Carpenter's tool for creating a smooth surface by paring (5)