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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Fri, 18 April"
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published: "2025-04-18T05:00:54"
updated: "2025-04-17T23:03:23"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Fri, 18 April

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

By Daily Maverick · Published 18 April 2025, 07:00 SAST · Updated 18 April 2025, 01:03 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crossword-18-april-2025/)

## Across

- **A1.** Thin sheets on which to write (5)
- **A5.** Unwell (3)
- **A6.** Requirements (5)
- **A8.** Characteristic (5)

## Down

- **D1.** Glass of beer? (4)
- **D2.** Watchful (5)
- **D3.** Defendant's answer to a charge (4)
- **D4.** Corrosion (4)
- **D7.** Poorly lit (3)