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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Thurs, 25 July"
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published: "2024-07-25T06:16:41"
updated: "2024-07-25T06:16:43"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Thurs, 25 July

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2024-07-15
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 25 July 2024, 08:16 SAST · Updated 25 July 2024, 08:16 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crosswords-25-july/)

## Across

- **A1.** Talk indiscreetly (4)
- **A5.** Demonstrate to be true (5)
- **A6.** Confidential assistants (5)
- **A7.** Droop in the middle (3)
- **A8.** Handle (5)

## Down

- **D1.** Wild rosebush or any prickly shrub (5)
- **D2.** Come to rest in a fixed position (5)
- **D3.** Avenue (abbr) (3)
- **D4.** Assail mentally or besiege (5)
- **D5.** Bygone (4)