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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie #8"
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publisher: "Daily Maverick"
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section: "Crosswords"
author: "Daily Maverick"
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canonical_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crossword-8/"
published: "2023-08-02T05:00:45"
updated: "2023-07-28T16:24:36"
lang: "en-ZA"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie #8

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2023-07-23
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 2 August 2023, 07:00 SAST · Updated 28 July 2023, 18:24 SAST

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

## Across

- **A2.** Our country (1,1,1)
- **A5.** Social media comment (5)
- **A7.** Artist's canvas stand (5)
- **A8.** The oats genus (5)
- **A9.** Hire out property (3)

## Down

- **D1.** Take illegally (5)
- **D2.** Arrange again (5)
- **D3.** Observed (4)
- **D4.** North African mountain range (5)
- **D6.** Large ripple on the sea (4)