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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Thur, 28 August"
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published: "2025-08-28T06:12:33"
updated: "2025-08-28T06:12:36"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Thur, 28 August

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2025-08-19
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 28 August 2025, 08:12 SAST · Updated 28 August 2025, 08:12 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crossword-28-aug-2025/)

## Across

- **A1.** Flung (5)
- **A5.** Writing instrument (3)
- **A6.** Solemn appeals to a god (5)
- **A8.** Popular game fish of rivers and dams (5)

## Down

- **D1.** Precise place (4)
- **D2.** Blood-pumping organ (5)
- **D3.** Interested in (4)
- **D4.** Fine particles that settle on household surfaces (4)
- **D7.** Embrace (3)