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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Thur, 14 August"
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publisher: "Daily Maverick"
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published: "2025-08-14T05:54:47"
updated: "2025-08-14T05:54:50"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Thur, 14 August

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2025-08-04
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 14 August 2025, 07:54 SAST · Updated 14 August 2025, 07:54 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crossword-14-aug-2025/)

## Across

- **A1.** Online personal journal (4)
- **A5.** Courageous (5)
- **A6.** Popular mild Dutch cheese (4)
- **A7.** Stop (4)
- **A8.** Act (4)

## Down

- **D1.** Loaf of _____ (5)
- **D2.** Large deep spoon for serving soup (5)
- **D3.** Egg-shaped (5)
- **D4.** Jewel (3)