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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Tues, 29 Oct"
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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-29-oct-2024/"
published: "2024-10-29T04:33:56"
updated: "2024-10-29T04:33:58"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Tues, 29 Oct

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2024-10-20
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 29 October 2024, 06:33 SAST · Updated 29 October 2024, 06:33 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crossword-29-oct-2024/)

## Across

- **A1.** Number of deadly sins (5)
- **A4.** Archer's projectile (5)
- **A7.** Counterfeit (5)
- **A8.** Black dusty deposit from poor combustion of wood or coal (4)

## Down

- **D1.** Paving stones or chocolate bars (5)
- **D2.** "The Virgin" sign of the zodiac (5)
- **D3.** Current affairs bulletin (4)
- **D5.** Kangaroo (abbr) (3)
- **D6.** Not at home (3)