Daily easy — 2026-09-22

Across

1. 1. Stubbornly adhering to certain rules or beliefs. (10)
2. 2. A creature's first offspring or young (9)
3. 6. Historic bridge with stone towers connecting Cambridge to Boston over the Charles River. (10)
4. 7. Regarded as a staple in Central European cuisine, it's often used in slaws. (8)

Down

1. 1. Competitors not expected to win, but may surprise (10)
2. 3. Firms that facilitate stock trading for clients (10)
3. 4. Describes the least intense or harsh flavour in a wine (9)
4. 5. Often describes a product with flashy features but little substance. (8)