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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Tues, 6 Feb"
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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-6-feb/"
published: "2024-02-06T05:00:58"
updated: "2024-02-02T11:47:10"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Tues, 6 Feb

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2024-01-26
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 6 February 2024, 07:00 SAST · Updated 2 February 2024, 13:47 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crossword-6-feb/)

## Across

- **A1.** Lag behind (5)
- **A6.** Surpass (5)
- **A7.** Large juicy gourd (5)
- **A8.** Beer not flavoured with hops (3)
- **A9.** Affirmative response (3)

## Down

- **D1.** Thomas (diminutive) (5)
- **D2.** Regret (3)
- **D3.** Book of maps (5)
- **D4.** Object of admiration (4)
- **D5.** Solitary person (5)