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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Thur, 24 July"
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published: "2025-07-24T05:00:03"
updated: "2025-07-24T00:42:07"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Thur, 24 July

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2025-07-15
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 24 July 2025, 07:00 SAST · Updated 24 July 2025, 02:42 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crossword-24-july-2025/)

## Across

- **A1.** Majority (4)
- **A5.** Dressing poured over food (5)
- **A6.** Peg for a mountaineering rope (5)
- **A7.** Watchful (5)
- **A8.** Reserve (abbr) (3)

## Down

- **D1.** Post (4)
- **D2.** External (5)
- **D3.** Achieve a goal (5)
- **D4.** Camping shelters (5)
- **D5.** Any mast or boom (4)