Daily alphabet — 2026-09-11

Across

1. 1. South Korean filmmaker acclaimed for his satire and thrillers. (6)
2. 3. North London football club known for its cockerel emblem. (9)
3. 6. Common phrase used in Italian-speaking countries (9)
4. 8. A decisive action that leads to an end or defeat. (9)
5. 9. Young boy known for saving his brother from a window fall. (9)
6. 13. Notorious figure known for her sharp tongue and temper. (8)
7. 17. Catchphrase promoting a no-nonsense approach to tasks. (9)
8. 18. Challenging time often endured during tough training (9)
9. 19. Those who may enjoy a view from above in a house (7)

Down

1. 2. Famous Santana song with a Latin rhythm (9)
2. 4. Dostoevsky novel about a troubled Russian family. (9)
3. 5. Croatian footballer known for his time at Real Madrid. (6)
4. 7. Child's winter creation in fresh powdery snow. (9)
5. 10. Old media for home video playbacks. (8)
6. 11. Shaped like a corner or a slope (6)
7. 12. Self-driving car company owned by Alphabet Inc. (5)
8. 14. Inconsistencies in a story's narrative logic (9)
9. 15. Warm and textured style of knitted garment (9)
10. 16. Biblical phrase encouraging trust over anxiety (7)