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title: "Daily Crossword Quickie – Wed, 9 Oct"
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# Daily Crossword Quickie – Wed, 9 Oct

**Author:** John Whiffin
**Date:** 2024-10-01
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Type:** Quick

By Daily Maverick · Published 9 October 2024, 08:04 SAST · Updated 9 October 2024, 08:04 SAST

[Solve this crossword on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/mini-crosswords-9-oct/)

## Across

- **A1.** Close up permanently (4)
- **A4.** Ride the waves on a board (4)
- **A5.** Maasai ____ is a Kenyan national reserve (4)
- **A6.** Each of a number of things, taken separately (5)
- **A7.** Marry (3)

## Down

- **D1.** Sophisticated and affable (5)
- **D2.** Made a mistake (5)
- **D3.** At a distance (4)
- **D4.** Small sea duck (4)