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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Wed, 3 Jan"
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published: "2024-01-03T05:00:50"
updated: "2023-12-29T13:42:06"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Wed, 3 Jan

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2023-12-16
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 3 January 2024, 07:00 SAST · Updated 29 December 2023, 15:42 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crossword-3-jan/)

## Across

- **A1.** Time taken for the earth to orbit the sun (4)
- **A5.** Assumed name (5)
- **A7.** Methods of communication (5)
- **A8.** Aroma (5)

## Down

- **D1.** Tropical potatoes (4)
- **D2.** Choose by vote (5)
- **D3.** Confidential assistant (4)
- **D4.** Precipitation (4)
- **D6.** Satisfy (4)