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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Thurs, 3 Oct"
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published: "2024-10-03T07:07:28"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Thurs, 3 Oct

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2024-09-23
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 3 October 2024, 09:07 SAST · Updated 3 October 2024, 09:07 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crosswords-3-oct/)

## Across

- **A1.** Pay for a purchase (5)
- **A5.** State levy (3)
- **A6.** Being from another planet (5)
- **A8.** Secret agent (3)
- **A9.** Indian cake of unleavened bread (4)

## Down

- **D1.** One of a series of steps from floor to floor (5)
- **D2.** Friend (3)
- **D3.** Have being (5)
- **D4.** Reject or refuse (4)
- **D7.** Above or upon (prefix) (3)