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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Mon, 20 May"
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published: "2024-05-20T05:59:45"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Mon, 20 May

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2024-05-13
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 20 May 2024, 07:59 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crosswords-20-may/)

## Across

- **A1.** Male cat (3)
- **A4.** General decorative effect (5)
- **A6.** Lead-in (5)
- **A7.** Consume (3)
- **A8.** Heading (5)

## Down

- **D1.** Decimal base (3)
- **D2.** Group of eight musicians (5)
- **D3.** Ethical (5)
- **D4.** Small hollow made by a blow (4)
- **D5.** Repetition for learning (4)