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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Wed, 28 May"
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published: "2025-05-28T05:00:08"
updated: "2025-05-20T15:22:22"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Wed, 28 May

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2025-05-20
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 28 May 2025, 07:00 SAST · Updated 20 May 2025, 17:22 SAST

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

## Across

- **A1.** Identical (4)
- **A5.** Unrefined (5)
- **A7.** Pungent or sour (5)
- **A8.** Dined (3)
- **A9.** Friend (3)

## Down

- **D1.** Rascal (5)
- **D2.** Curve; part of a circle (3)
- **D3.** Wall painting (5)
- **D4.** Amend and improve (4)
- **D6.** Garden of paradise (4)