Daily easy — 2026-09-11

Across

1. 3. Small portions taken for testing or analysis (7)
2. 5. Ferns known for delicate, feathery leaves (11)
3. 7. 1999 film starring Hugh Grant as a gay man. (7)
4. 8. Type of tree often associated with the Pacific Coast region. (8)

Down

1. 1. Made more tranquil or peaceful, often after distress. (6)
2. 2. Criticised architectural style mimicking older designs (9)
3. 4. A verb that suggests transforming into meat. (7)
4. 6. Opposite outcomes in a game or argument (8)