Daily alphabet — 2026-08-06

Across

1. 2. Phrase used to alert others during a potential encounter with authority (8)
2. 4. Magazine created by fans for fellow enthusiasts. (7)
3. 5. Numbered garment worn during a running event. (7)
4. 7. This child garnered media attention for his quick thinking in 2023. (9)
5. 8. A phrase expressing strong affirmation, often used colloquially. (6)
6. 13. Place to learn about business practice and theory (7)
7. 16. A playful way to say goodbye, particularly in the UK. (6)
8. 18. Term used in egg grading, especially in culinary contexts. (9)
9. 19. Heat source commonly found in cabins or homes. (9)

Down

1. 1. Monitor someone's activities closely. (8)
2. 3. Character portrayed by Uma Thurman in Kill Bill (7)
3. 6. Popular appliance for quick clean-ups around the house. (7)
4. 9. Another term for Vikings, famed raiders from the North. (8)
5. 10. Musical instrument often associated with children’s toys. (9)
6. 11. Upper chamber of the US legislature (8)
7. 12. Technique used to lift and toss an opponent in judo (9)
8. 14. German air force during World War II (9)
9. 15. Comparative form of fast. (7)
10. 17. Wrote 'The Gift of the Magi', a classic holiday tale. (6)