Daily alphabet — 2026-08-20

Across

1. 3. A phrase often used in motivational contexts, especially in sports. (5)
2. 4. Cultural flourishing marked by stability under Roman rule. (9)
3. 10. Member of the upper house of Congress in the US (9)
4. 11. Mobile eatery famed for tortillas filled with various ingredients. (9)
5. 13. Artisans who shape clay into pottery and other objects (9)
6. 14. When your credit card reaches its limit (8)
7. 16. This child garnered media attention for his quick thinking in 2023. (9)
8. 17. Military branch focused on aerial combat and support (8)
9. 19. Woodworking tool often used in furniture assembly. (9)

Down

1. 1. Term for a quick-witted person often found in literature. (8)
2. 2. A significant hit in boxing that can weaken an opponent's stamina. (8)
3. 5. Musical instrument often associated with children’s toys. (9)
4. 6. Pajamas and other items for bedtime comfort (9)
5. 7. Took to the waves on a personal watercraft, typically for fun. (8)
6. 8. Individuals skilled in mathematics or finance (9)
7. 9. Popular appliance for quick clean-ups around the house. (7)
8. 12. Group of Indigenous people thought to have vanished. (9)
9. 15. Character known for his unfortunate fate in a comedy sketch (9)
10. 18. A phrase expressing astonishment or shock (8)