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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Thurs, 25 Jan"
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published: "2024-01-25T05:00:39"
updated: "2024-01-18T09:55:54"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Thurs, 25 Jan

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

By Daily Maverick · Published 25 January 2024, 07:00 SAST · Updated 18 January 2024, 11:55 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crossword-25-jan/)

## Across

- **A1.** Annoy greatly (4)
- **A5.** Soften emotionally (4)
- **A7.** Garden digging tool (5)
- **A8.** Level; smooth (4)
- **A9.** Watchful (5)

## Down

- **D2.** Spur to action (5)
- **D3.** Quit or depart (5)
- **D4.** Tribal councillor (5)
- **D6.** Camping shelter (4)