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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Thurs, 4 Jan"
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published: "2024-01-04T05:00:51"
updated: "2023-12-29T16:44:02"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Thurs, 4 Jan

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

By Daily Maverick · Published 4 January 2024, 07:00 SAST · Updated 29 December 2023, 18:44 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crossword-4-jan/)

## Across

- **A1.** Currency of Iran (4)
- **A5.** Freight (5)
- **A6.** Prize (5)
- **A7.** Type of shirt with short sleeves and no collar (3)
- **A8.** Run away (4)

## Down

- **D1.** In a natural state (3)
- **D2.** Angry (5)
- **D3.** Concur or match (5)
- **D4.** Vein containing metallic ore (4)
- **D5.** Young cow (4)