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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Mon, 26 May"
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canonical_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crossword-26-may-2025/"
published: "2025-05-26T05:00:23"
updated: "2025-05-20T14:47:02"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Mon, 26 May

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2025-05-20
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 26 May 2025, 07:00 SAST · Updated 20 May 2025, 16:47 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crossword-26-may-2025/)

## Across

- **A1.** A condiment, sodium chloride (4)
- **A5.** General decorative effect (5)
- **A6.** Entertain or keep occupied (5)
- **A7.** Ceremonies (5)

## Down

- **D1.** Half (prefix) (4)
- **D2.** Sharp (5)
- **D3.** Mislay or fail to keep (4)
- **D4.** Long lock of hair (5)
- **D5.** Gloomy; sinister (4)