Daily alphabet — 2026-09-12

Across

1. 3. Jewellery worn on the nostrils, popular in some cultures. (9)
2. 4. Direction in which a bow is moved to lower a note's pitch. (8)
3. 8. Famous range in Israel overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. (8)
4. 11. Requests divine intervention on behalf of someone. (8)
5. 13. To crash forcefully against something (7)
6. 15. What one says when agreeing to marry someone (6)
7. 16. She was known to embody the stereotype of a nagging partner. (8)
8. 17. A phrase suggesting to remove moisture from something. (7)
9. 18. Physical comedy often seen in silent films by actors like Chaplin (9)
10. 19. Often used in miso soup, this fruit has a vibrant orange flesh. (7)

Down

1. 1. Fast way to sell something, often at a discount. (9)
2. 2. Old-fashioned lamps powered by burning gas. (9)
3. 5. Famous Led Zeppelin song inspired by a persistent feeling. (8)
4. 6. Apology often heard after a blunder. (9)
5. 7. Contradictory position in many sayings and proverbs. (8)
6. 9. This branch manages the country's monetary policy. (6)
7. 10. Saratoga Springs child recognised for his bravery in a rescue. (9)
8. 12. Poor quality video or board games often ridiculed. (9)
9. 14. Commercial interruption during a television show (7)