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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Mon, 28 July"
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published: "2025-07-28T04:59:50"
updated: "2025-07-28T04:59:52"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Mon, 28 July

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2025-07-21
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 28 July 2025, 06:59 SAST · Updated 28 July 2025, 06:59 SAST

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

## Across

- **A1.** At or near the stern of a ship (3)
- **A5.** Quench (thirst) (5)
- **A7.** Dwellings (5)
- **A8.** Incite to crime (4)
- **A9.** Cease (4)

## Down

- **D1.** Dust of anything burnt (3)
- **D2.** Be suspended on the surface of water (5)
- **D3.** O. R. _____, politician after whom Johannesburg's main airport is named (5)
- **D4.** Joke (4)
- **D6.** Retain (4)