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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Wed, 27 Dec"
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publisher: "Daily Maverick"
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canonical_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crossword-27-dec/"
published: "2023-12-27T05:00:07"
updated: "2023-12-22T15:14:18"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Wed, 27 Dec

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2023-12-15
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 27 December 2023, 07:00 SAST · Updated 22 December 2023, 17:14 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crossword-27-dec/)

## Across

- **A1.** Python, e.g. (5)
- **A5.** Gratuity (3)
- **A6.** Ugly fairy tale giants (5)
- **A7.** The Lion star sign (3)
- **A8.** Sea eagle (4)

## Down

- **D1.** Took illegally (5)
- **D2.** Country, capital Niamey (5)
- **D3.** Cook's piece of protective clothing (5)
- **D4.** Simple (4)