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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Wed, 25 June"
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published: "2025-06-25T05:12:55"
updated: "2025-06-25T05:12:58"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Wed, 25 June

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2025-06-18
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 25 June 2025, 07:12 SAST · Updated 25 June 2025, 07:12 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crossword-25-june-2025/)

## Across

- **A1.** Trauma or unpleasant surprise (5)
- **A5.** Filament growing from the skin (4)
- **A6.** Narrow lane or walkway (5)
- **A7.** Extending far down (4)
- **A8.** Animal's lair (3)

## Down

- **D1.** Shelter from the sun's rays (5)
- **D2.** Healthy; robust (4)
- **D3.** Lubricated (5)
- **D4.** Thin French pancake (5)