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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Thur, 30 May"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Thur, 30 May

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2024-05-20
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 30 May 2024, 08:01 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crosswords-30-may/)

## Across

- **A4.** Of lovers, to run away together secretly (5)
- **A7.** Pierces with a horn or spear (5)
- **A8.** "Go away!" used to scare animals (4)
- **A9.** Three ____ in a yard (4)

## Down

- **D1.** Ask for charity (3)
- **D2.** Power or coercion (5)
- **D3.** Repose (4)
- **D5.** Fail to keep (4)
- **D6.** Decaying bog moss cut in blocks and used as fuel (4)