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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Mon, 3 March"
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author: "Daily Maverick"
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published: "2025-03-03T05:34:45"
updated: "2025-03-03T05:36:09"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Mon, 3 March

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2025-02-24
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 3 March 2025, 07:34 SAST · Updated 3 March 2025, 07:36 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crossword-3-march-2025/)

## Across

- **A1.** Goading instrument attached to a horse rider's heel (4)
- **A5.** Fine-grained rock used for roofing (5)
- **A6.** Urgency calling for speed (5)
- **A7.** Chose (5)
- **A8.** Pre-Russian revolution ruler (4)

## Down

- **D1.** Strikes with an open hand (5)
- **D2.** Spaghetti or macaroni, e.g. (5)
- **D3.** Speak (5)
- **D4.** Tall marsh or water grass (4)
- **D5.** Photo or attempt to score a goal (4)