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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Wed, 14 Feb"
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published: "2024-02-14T05:00:24"
updated: "2024-02-12T10:47:04"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Wed, 14 Feb

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2024-02-05
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 14 February 2024, 07:00 SAST · Updated 12 February 2024, 12:47 SAST

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

## Across

- **A1.** Retail outlet (4)
- **A5.** Thin or gluey mud-like substance (5)
- **A6.** Overhanging roof edges (5)
- **A7.** Person who acts for another (5)

## Down

- **D1.** Solid scum on molten metal (4)
- **D2.** Bee colonies (5)
- **D3.** Portent (4)
- **D4.** Troublesome insects (5)
- **D5.** Chair or stool (4)