Daily alphabet — 2026-08-11

Across

1. 2. Nickelodeon series about a girl who hosts a web show (6)
2. 7. Fluffy creature found under the sofa (9)
3. 8. Period required for half a radioactive substance to decay (8)
4. 9. This phrase gained popularity in music, often indicating discomfort. (8)
5. 11. Toyota model known for its sporty performance in the 1970s. (6)
6. 13. A financial interest in a property or business. (6)
7. 15. Physical comedy often seen in silent films by actors like Chaplin (9)
8. 17. People caring for patients in a medical setting. (8)
9. 18. One who cultivates gardens or fields. (7)
10. 19. Character known for his unfortunate fate in a comedy sketch (9)
11. 20. Term for a quick-witted person often found in literature. (8)

Down

1. 1. Nik's spectacular feat over the Grand Canyon in 1978 (8)
2. 3. This child garnered media attention for his quick thinking in 2023. (9)
3. 4. Dostoevsky novel about a troubled Russian family. (9)
4. 5. Managed to find free time for a task (8)
5. 6. Common monetary unit in the Eurozone. (7)
6. 10. Process often involving miracles attributed to a candidate. (9)
7. 12. Musical instrument often associated with children’s toys. (9)
8. 14. Extremely elevated or intense (9)
9. 16. Individuals skilled in mathematics or finance (9)