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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Fri, 28 March"
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publisher: "Daily Maverick"
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author: "Daily Maverick"
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canonical_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crossword-28-march-2025/"
published: "2025-03-28T05:00:28"
updated: "2025-03-27T20:26:01"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Fri, 28 March

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2025-03-15
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 28 March 2025, 07:00 SAST · Updated 27 March 2025, 22:26 SAST

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

## Across

- **A1.** Band of criminals (4)
- **A5.** Money borrowed to be repaid with interest (4)
- **A7.** Inclined plane (5)
- **A8.** Tricky question (5)
- **A9.** Reverential fear (3)

## Down

- **D2.** Permit (5)
- **D3.** Loop of rope with a running knot (5)
- **D4.** Stare open-mouthed (4)
- **D6.** Geek (4)
- **D7.** Mineral spring or health resort (3)