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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Thurs, 8 Feb"
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published: "2024-02-08T05:00:14"
updated: "2024-02-02T11:51:21"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Thurs, 8 Feb

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

By Daily Maverick · Published 8 February 2024, 07:00 SAST · Updated 2 February 2024, 13:51 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crossword-8-feb/)

## Across

- **A2.** Apply friction to (3)
- **A5.** Twisted cord (5)
- **A7.** South African currency units (5)
- **A8.** Attack (5)
- **A9.** Person of equal standing (4)

## Down

- **D1.** Strip of leather for sharpening razors (5)
- **D2.** Wash in water to remove traces of soap (5)
- **D3.** Beneath (5)
- **D4.** Good above all others (4)
- **D6.** Decline in power or brightness (4)