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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Tues, 1 Oct"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Tues, 1 Oct

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2024-09-23
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 1 October 2024, 06:52 SAST · Updated 1 October 2024, 06:52 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crosswords-1-oct/)

## Across

- **A1.** Pierce with the point of a blade (4)
- **A4.** Thick string or thin rope (4)
- **A5.** Tolerate (5)
- **A7.** Ask for charity (3)
- **A8.** Set of beliefs (5)

## Down

- **D1.** Weep noisily (3)
- **D2.** Group of people of common descent (5)
- **D3.** Appended (5)
- **D4.** Calculation (abbr) (4)
- **D6.** Self-esteem (3)