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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Tues, 13 Aug"
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published: "2024-08-13T06:07:08"
updated: "2024-08-13T06:07:10"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Tues, 13 Aug

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

By Daily Maverick · Published 13 August 2024, 08:07 SAST · Updated 13 August 2024, 08:07 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crosswords-13-aug/)

## Across

- **A1.** Took without permission (5)
- **A5.** Operatic song (4)
- **A6.** Beat or bean (5)
- **A7.** Perceives by eye (4)
- **A8.** Pester or canine (3)

## Down

- **D1.** Drains the energy from (4)
- **D2.** Accurate or faithful (4)
- **D3.** Lubricated (5)
- **D4.** Rope with a running noose (5)