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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Mon, 12 Aug"
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published: "2024-08-12T06:02:59"
updated: "2024-08-12T06:03:01"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Mon, 12 Aug

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2024-08-05
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 12 August 2024, 08:02 SAST · Updated 12 August 2024, 08:03 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crosswords-12-aug/)

## Across

- **A1.** Corkwood (5)
- **A5.** Suffer an illness (3)
- **A6.** Overturn or disconcert (5)
- **A7.** The day before (a notable event) (3)
- **A8.** One who takes on staff (5)

## Down

- **D1.** Painting implement (5)
- **D2.** Device producing an intense beam of light (5)
- **D3.** Sifter or strainer (5)
- **D4.** Change (5)