Daily alphabet — 2026-08-05

Across

1. 1. This child garnered media attention for his quick thinking in 2023. (9)
2. 4. A gesture often used to express exasperation or disbelief (7)
3. 5. This actor played the title role in 'The Bank Dick'. (8)
4. 6. Son of Kim Il-sung and father of Kim Jong-un. (9)
5. 9. Deceive someone into thinking something is true (7)
6. 11. What young men might say they enjoy (8)
7. 14. What physicians may prescribe to counteract overdoses (9)
8. 18. Surpass in competition or achievement (9)
9. 19. Took to the waves on a personal watercraft, typically for fun. (8)
10. 20. Musical instrument often associated with children’s toys. (9)

Down

1. 2. Another term for Vikings, famed raiders from the North. (8)
2. 3. Hasty transaction of goods or services. (9)
3. 7. Managed to find free time for a task (8)
4. 8. Non-commercial network emphasising arts and culture in the US. (8)
5. 10. Place to learn about business practice and theory (7)
6. 12. Aesthetic arrangement of furnishings or ornaments (5)
7. 13. Went to see someone or a place (7)
8. 15. A common name for a male, derived from Charles. (7)
9. 16. Member of the upper house of Congress in the US (9)
10. 17. Gentle and tender aspect of something (8)