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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Wed, 18 June"
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published: "2025-06-18T06:08:26"
updated: "2025-06-18T06:08:28"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Wed, 18 June

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2025-06-09
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 18 June 2025, 08:08 SAST · Updated 18 June 2025, 08:08 SAST

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

## Across

- **A1.** Trim (4)
- **A5.** Embarrassment (5)
- **A6.** King with a golden touch (5)
- **A7.** Self-importance (3)
- **A8.** DNA constituents that determine hereditary characteristics (5)

## Down

- **D1.** Life force (Chinese med.) (3)
- **D2.** Loaded (5)
- **D3.** Picture (5)
- **D4.** Mexican currency units (5)
- **D5.** Excessively self-satisfied (4)