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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Thurs, 15 May"
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published: "2025-05-15T05:00:38"
updated: "2025-05-06T16:04:00"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Thurs, 15 May

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2025-05-05
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 15 May 2025, 07:00 SAST · Updated 6 May 2025, 18:04 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crossword-15-may-2025/)

## Across

- **A1.** Story of ancient Icelandic heroes (4)
- **A5.** Tempts (5)
- **A6.** Images of gods or objects of worship (5)
- **A7.** Camera (abbr) (3)
- **A8.** Establish by law (5)

## Down

- **D1.** Country, capital Khartoum (5)
- **D2.** Fragrance (5)
- **D3.** Jelly-like hair styling product (3)
- **D4.** Item of value or benefit (5)
- **D5.** Parasitic insects (4)