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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Fri, 24 May"
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published: "2024-05-24T06:26:11"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Fri, 24 May

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

By Daily Maverick · Published 24 May 2024, 08:26 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crosswords-24-may/)

## Across

- **A1.** Distribute in portions (5)
- **A6.** Blusher (5)
- **A7.** Earth (prefix) (5)
- **A8.** Appear (4)

## Down

- **D1.** Practical skill (3)
- **D2.** Windblown deposit of loam (5)
- **D3.** Tempt (4)
- **D4.** Man-eating monsters (5)
- **D5.** Group making up a sports side (4)