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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie - Thurs, 16 Nov"
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publisher: "Daily Maverick"
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author: "Daily Maverick"
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published: "2023-11-16T07:57:03"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie - Thurs, 16 Nov

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2023-11-06
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 16 November 2023, 09:57 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crossword-thurs-16-nov/)

## Across

- **A1.** Top perfomer (4)
- **A5.** Gravy (5)
- **A6.** Ancient traditional stories (5)
- **A7.** Expanse of salt water (3)
- **A8.** Corn for grinding (5)

## Down

- **D1.** Speak (3)
- **D2.** Ethnic group of Rwanda and Burundi (5)
- **D3.** Dull pains (5)
- **D4.** Took an exam again (5)
- **D5.** Smoky fog (4)