Daily easy — 2026-09-21

Across

1. 2. Bargaining over a price in a market transaction (10)
2. 7. In mathematics, describes errors that can be adjusted. (11)
3. 8. Describes a quality that makes someone lovable (9)

Down

1. 1. To cause irritation or annoyance to someone (9)
2. 3. Major custodian bank headquartered in Manhattan, part of BNY. (6)
3. 4. Addison County Democrat who spearheaded Vermont's 2023 child care funding legislation. (5)
4. 5. A type of small shield used in combat or fencing. (7)
5. 6. Elegant garment typically associated with women. (4)