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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Mon, 8 Jan"
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published: "2024-01-08T05:00:14"
updated: "2024-01-04T15:09:37"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Mon, 8 Jan

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

By Daily Maverick · Published 8 January 2024, 07:00 SAST · Updated 4 January 2024, 17:09 SAST

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

## Across

- **A1.** Corkwood (5)
- **A5.** Departure from the stage (4)
- **A6.** Burns superficially (5)
- **A8.** Fruit seed in a hard shell (3)
- **A9.** Fleshy, brawny (5)

## Down

- **D1.** Broom made of twigs tied to a handle (5)
- **D2.** Chopper (3)
- **D3.** Woody climbing plant of tropical forests (5)
- **D4.** Prop (5)
- **D7.** Pig-pen (3)