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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Fri, 18 Oct"
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published: "2024-10-18T05:00:45"
updated: "2024-10-17T22:58:17"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Fri, 18 Oct

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2024-10-07
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 18 October 2024, 07:00 SAST · Updated 18 October 2024, 00:58 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crosswords-18-oct/)

## Across

- **A1.** Which person (3)
- **A4.** Large or outstanding (5)
- **A6.** Contract letting a house for a period (5)
- **A7.** Detach or unfasten (5)

## Down

- **D1.** Tiny songbird (4)
- **D2.** Pile (4)
- **D3.** Fertile spot in a desert (5)
- **D4.** Adhesive (4)
- **D5.** Decimal base (3)