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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Wed, 21 Aug"
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canonical_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crosswords-21-aug/"
published: "2024-08-21T06:05:41"
updated: "2024-08-21T08:30:06"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Wed, 21 Aug

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2024-08-11
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 21 August 2024, 08:05 SAST · Updated 21 August 2024, 10:30 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crosswords-21-aug/)

## Across

- **A1.** Clip into shape (4)
- **A5.** One of the indigenous people of New Zealand (5)
- **A6.** Stage or screen player (5)
- **A7.** Small piece of rock (5)

## Down

- **D1.** Thoughtfulness; diplomacy (4)
- **D2.** Revolving part of an engine (5)
- **D3.** Appliance for smoothing clothes (4)
- **D4.** Covered in mud (5)
- **D5.** Facial covering for disguise or protection (4)