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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Thurs, 26 Dec"
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publisher: "Daily Maverick"
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section: "Crosswords"
author: "Daily Maverick"
author_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/author/dailymaverick/"
canonical_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crossword-26-dec-2024/"
published: "2024-12-26T05:00:51"
updated: "2024-12-20T15:36:42"
lang: "en-ZA"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Thurs, 26 Dec

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2024-12-13
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 26 December 2024, 07:00 SAST · Updated 20 December 2024, 17:36 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crossword-26-dec-2024/)

## Across

- **A1.** Cavalry sword (5)
- **A5.** Man-eating monster (4)
- **A6.** Blemish or defect (5)
- **A8.** Meal or hot beverage (3)
- **A9.** Wagers (4)

## Down

- **D1.** Long upholstered seat with back and arms (4)
- **D2.** ___ Khan - head of the Ismaili Muslims (3)
- **D3.** Coarse, unsophisticated person (5)
- **D4.** Hire out again (5)
- **D7.** Tasmania (abbr) (3)