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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Wed, 27 Sept"
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published: "2023-09-27T05:00:16"
updated: "2023-09-25T20:57:53"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Wed, 27 Sept

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2023-09-18
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 27 September 2023, 07:00 SAST · Updated 25 September 2023, 22:57 SAST

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

## Across

- **A1.** Speak (4)
- **A4.** Tree with long clustered needles (4)
- **A5.** According to law (5)
- **A7.** The day before (Christmas) (3)
- **A8.** Bout of spending (5)

## Down

- **D1.** Bind (3)
- **D2.** Great displeasure (5)
- **D3.** Depart (5)
- **D4.** In addition (4)
- **D6.** Sheltered side (3)