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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Wed, 23 Oct"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Wed, 23 Oct

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2024-10-14
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 23 October 2024, 06:00 SAST · Updated 23 October 2024, 09:34 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crosswords-23-oct/)

## Across

- **A1.** Hoarfrost (4)
- **A4.** Competitive trial of speed (4)
- **A5.** Atmospheric gas that keeps out ultraviolet rays (5)
- **A7.** Extra payment to a worker (5)

## Down

- **D1.** Tool for shaving (5)
- **D2.** Uncritically admired person (4)
- **D3.** List of available dishes (4)
- **D4.** Steal from (3)
- **D6.** Established (abbr) (3)