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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Fri, 22 Dec"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Fri, 22 Dec

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2023-12-11
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 22 December 2023, 08:01 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crossword-22-dec/)

## Across

- **A3.** Lead or steer (5)
- **A6.** Revolving part of a machine (5)
- **A7.** Consumed (3)
- **A8.** Latin American dance of Haitian origin (5)

## Down

- **D1.** Proportional share (5)
- **D2.** Fuss (3)
- **D3.** ____ flour is made from chickpeas (4)
- **D4.** Article (4)
- **D5.** Therefore (4)