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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Fri, 25 Oct"
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canonical_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crossword-25-oct-2024/"
published: "2024-10-25T05:43:15"
updated: "2024-10-25T05:43:17"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Fri, 25 Oct

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2024-10-14
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 25 October 2024, 07:43 SAST · Updated 25 October 2024, 07:43 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crossword-25-oct-2024/)

## Across

- **A1.** Handle of a sword (4)
- **A5.** Giver or benefactor (5)
- **A6.** Last Greek letter (5)
- **A7.** Noughts (5)

## Down

- **D1.** Residence (4)
- **D2.** Chemically inactive (5)
- **D3.** Company symbol (4)
- **D4.** Rubbish (5)
- **D5.** Sleep lightly (4)