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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Wed, 17 July"
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published: "2024-07-17T06:31:23"
updated: "2024-07-17T06:31:25"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Wed, 17 July

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2024-07-08
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 17 July 2024, 08:31 SAST · Updated 17 July 2024, 08:31 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crosswords-17-july/)

## Across

- **A1.** Total before tax (5)
- **A6.** Fellow competitor (5)
- **A7.** Its capital is Rome (5)
- **A8.** Domestic animals (4)
- **A9.** Consume (3)

## Down

- **D1.** Complain continuously (5)
- **D2.** Ceremony (4)
- **D3.** Egg-shaped (5)
- **D4.** Spicy Mexican sauce (5)
- **D5.** Underhand (3)