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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Wed, 24 Jan"
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canonical_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crossword-24-jan/"
published: "2024-01-24T05:00:03"
updated: "2024-01-18T09:46:47"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Wed, 24 Jan

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2024-01-13
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 24 January 2024, 07:00 SAST · Updated 18 January 2024, 11:46 SAST

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

## Across

- **A1.** First race of hunter-gatherers in South Africa (3)
- **A5.** Walk heavily (5)
- **A7.** Personal assistants (5)
- **A8.** Lift (5)
- **A9.** Rodent or informer (3)

## Down

- **D1.** Plain or harsh (5)
- **D2.** Operatic song (4)
- **D3.** Lowest point of anything (5)
- **D4.** Unexpected outcome of a sports match (5)
- **D6.** Flat-topped hill with steep sides (4)