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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Thurs, 24 Aug"
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publisher: "Daily Maverick"
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author: "Daily Maverick"
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canonical_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crossword-24-aug/"
published: "2023-08-24T05:00:59"
updated: "2023-08-21T00:18:15"
lang: "en-ZA"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Thurs, 24 Aug

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2023-08-12
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 24 August 2023, 07:00 SAST · Updated 21 August 2023, 02:18 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crossword-24-aug/)

## Across

- **A1.** Talons (5)
- **A6.** Traffic light (5)
- **A7.** Satisfying savoury taste (5)
- **A8.** Copper or silver (5)
- **A9.** East-north-east (1,1,1)

## Down

- **D1.** Morsel of dry food (5)
- **D2.** Capital of Togo (4)
- **D3.** Subside (5)
- **D4.** Female adult (5)
- **D5.** Set of steps built into a wall or fence (5)