Daily alphabet — 2026-08-25

Across

1. 8. Large shopping complex with many stores (8)
2. 10. Regulation on the minimum or maximum age allowed (8)
3. 11. A tax on specific goods, often included in prices. (9)
4. 14. A phrase often used in motivational contexts, especially in sports. (5)
5. 15. Went to see someone or a place (7)
6. 18. Enthusiastic agreement often heard in the Midwest USA. (9)
7. 19. Chain that sells skincare and cosmetic products. (8)

Down

1. 1. Common expression of hunger. (9)
2. 2. This child garnered media attention for his quick thinking in 2023. (9)
3. 3. Established by the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 (8)
4. 4. Monitor someone's activities closely. (8)
5. 5. Negotiate over a price, often at a market. (6)
6. 6. One who cultivates gardens or fields. (7)
7. 7. Numbered garment worn during a running event. (7)
8. 9. Hasty transaction of goods or services. (9)
9. 12. Nickname for a character in a famous novel about youth and rebellion (6)
10. 13. Location often used for crafting or creating items (8)
11. 16. Online nuisances known for sending unsolicited emails (8)
12. 17. A subgenre of music blending funk and soul with jazz elements. (8)