Daily alphabet — 2026-08-03

Across

1. 1. Famed French heroine and saint, burned at the stake. (9)
2. 3. Term used in egg grading, especially in culinary contexts. (9)
3. 7. Popular appliance for quick clean-ups around the house. (7)
4. 10. Expression of belonging to a group or situation. (7)
5. 11. Place to learn about business practice and theory (7)
6. 13. Japanese pumpkin with a sweet flavour and green skin. (7)
7. 14. A species often associated with pet enthusiasts and breeders (8)
8. 15. Common monetary unit in the Eurozone. (7)
9. 17. Artisans who shape clay into pottery and other objects (9)
10. 18. Expressed in spoken words or sounds (9)
11. 19. Enthusiastic agreement often heard in the Midwest USA. (9)

Down

1. 2. Surpass in competition or achievement (9)
2. 4. A tax on specific goods, often included in prices. (9)
3. 5. Pajamas and other items for bedtime comfort (9)
4. 6. This child garnered media attention for his quick thinking in 2023. (9)
5. 8. Musical instrument often associated with children’s toys. (9)
6. 9. Heat source commonly found in cabins or homes. (9)
7. 12. Gentle and tender aspect of something (8)
8. 16. Hasty transaction of goods or services. (9)