Daily easy — 2026-09-05

Across

1. 3. A bleak or oppressive imagined society. (8)
2. 5. Describing a puzzling riddle or mystery. (8)
3. 7. Barry Manilow's hit song about a lively bar (10)
4. 8. Scottish politician who served as Prime Minister of Australia (8)

Down

1. 1. Technique used in cooking to keep food moist and flavourful (10)
2. 2. What happens when you turn a device's switch down? (9)
3. 4. A word often associated with orators and persuasive speakers (10)
4. 6. Someone who is unkind or unpleasant. (4)