Daily alphabet — 2026-08-23

Across

1. 3. Accompaniment for spicy dishes, often includes cucumber (5)
2. 7. Regulation on the minimum or maximum age allowed (8)
3. 8. A financial interest in a property or business. (6)
4. 11. Artisans who shape clay into pottery and other objects (9)
5. 12. Term often used for a book that has been cherished or loved (8)
6. 15. Phrase popularised in basketball culture about readiness to play. (8)
7. 16. Genre of painting featuring non-moving subjects in detail. (9)
8. 18. Heritage site in Yorkshire, famous for its sculptures (8)
9. 19. This child garnered media attention for his quick thinking in 2023. (9)

Down

1. 1. Traditional verse form with a specific rhythm. (9)
2. 2. Nickname for police officers in a slangy context. (8)
3. 4. Controversial series showcasing differing family dynamics (8)
4. 5. Common surname often associated with a fictional character (5)
5. 6. Complimentary term for a well-behaved pet. (7)
6. 9. Poker strategy implying risking all chips on one hand. (7)
7. 10. Famous rapper and producer born in Georgia in 1977. (9)
8. 13. Traditional storage for an aromatic beverage enjoyed globally. (9)
9. 14. Went to see someone or a place (7)
10. 17. Chance for a snapshot with a famous person (7)