Daily easy — 2026-09-06

Across

1. 2. Author of plays like 'The Eunuch' and 'The Mother-in-Law'. (7)
2. 5. Workplace roles reflecting higher status or rank (11)
3. 6. One of two leaders in a joint rule, especially in Rome. (7)
4. 7. Repairing a hole in fabric with needlework. (7)
5. 8. Industrial sites crucial for oil production, often linked to economies (10)

Down

1. 1. Famous cartoonist known for creating Popeye. (5)
2. 3. Often found in gyms, it helps with rhythm and timing in fights (8)
3. 4. Causing a text error, often found in publishing. (10)