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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Thurs, 29 Feb"
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published: "2024-02-29T05:00:40"
updated: "2024-02-27T15:26:49"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Thurs, 29 Feb

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2024-02-18
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 29 February 2024, 07:00 SAST · Updated 27 February 2024, 17:26 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crossword-29-feb/)

## Across

- **A1.** Country, capital Madrid (5)
- **A6.** Ringing of tuned bells in succession (5)
- **A7.** Inclined planes (5)
- **A8.** Utilize (3)
- **A9.** Garden plots of soil (4)

## Down

- **D1.** Brushwood (5)
- **D2.** Stage in development (5)
- **D3.** Pointed a weapon (5)
- **D4.** Little devil (3)
- **D5.** Structure built for egg-laying (4)