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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Thur, 1 May"
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published: "2025-05-01T19:59:37"
updated: "2025-05-01T20:02:57"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Thur, 1 May

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2025-04-21
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 1 May 2025, 21:59 SAST · Updated 1 May 2025, 22:02 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crossword-1-may-2025/)

## Across

- **A1.** Word expressing sorrow or regret (4)
- **A5.** Instruct in a particular skill (5)
- **A6.** Backward-looking (prefix) (5)
- **A7.** Speak (5)
- **A8.** Greylag or Canada _____ (birds) (5)

## Down

- **D1.** Sharp rocky ridge (5)
- **D2.** Espresso coffee with hot frothed milk (5)
- **D3.** Buenos _____, Argentina (5)
- **D4.** Snort during sleep (5)
- **D5.** Shallow wooden basket used in gardening (4)