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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Fri, 17 May"
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published: "2024-05-17T05:55:21"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Fri, 17 May

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2024-05-06
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 17 May 2024, 07:55 SAST

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

## Across

- **A1.** Sliding window frame (4)
- **A5.** _____ diem (seize the day) (5)
- **A6.** Deep mud (4)
- **A7.** Small-scale imitation (5)

## Down

- **D1.** Country, capital Apia (5)
- **D2.** Extremely dry (4)
- **D3.** Bout of spending (5)
- **D4.** Hind part of the foot (4)