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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Thurs, 21 Sept"
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author: "Daily Maverick"
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canonical_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crossword-21-sept/"
published: "2023-09-21T05:00:51"
updated: "2023-09-20T23:20:33"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Thurs, 21 Sept

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2023-09-10
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 21 September 2023, 07:00 SAST · Updated 21 September 2023, 01:20 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crossword-21-sept/)

## Across

- **A1.** Of that kind (4)
- **A5.** Grippy part of a tyre (5)
- **A7.** Degrade (5)
- **A8.** Drizzle fat over roasting meat (5)
- **A9.** Facial expression of cynical contempt (5)

## Down

- **D1.** Pierces with the point of a blade (5)
- **D2.** Of the city (5)
- **D3.** Desist (5)
- **D4.** Hurry (5)
- **D6.** Hoofed animal with antlers (4)