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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Tues, 27 Feb"
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publisher: "Daily Maverick"
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author: "Daily Maverick"
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published: "2024-02-27T05:48:55"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Tues, 27 Feb

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2024-02-18
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 27 February 2024, 07:48 SAST

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

## Across

- **A1.** Choose (3)
- **A5.** Split or fissure (5)
- **A7.** Light, flat-bottomed boat propelled by paddles (5)
- **A8.** Release (a knot) (4)
- **A9.** Surreptitious (3)

## Down

- **D1.** Happen (5)
- **D2.** Scheme (4)
- **D3.** Looks after (5)
- **D4.** Consumed (3)
- **D6.** Deceive (4)