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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Wed, 31 July"
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published: "2024-07-31T05:56:04"
updated: "2024-07-31T05:56:06"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Wed, 31 July

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2024-07-22
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 31 July 2024, 07:56 SAST · Updated 31 July 2024, 07:56 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crosswords-31-july/)

## Across

- **A1.** Black-and-white killer whales (5)
- **A6.** Iron-worker's workshop; a smithy (5)
- **A7.** Silly person (5)
- **A8.** Solidify (3)
- **A9.** Written comment (4)

## Down

- **D1.** Frequently; many times (5)
- **D2.** Tier or noisy argument (3)
- **D3.** Top of a hill (5)
- **D4.** Concur (5)
- **D5.** Ninth month (abbr) (4)