Daily easy — 2026-10-17

Across

1. 1. Brand often associated with cold-pressed beverages (10)
2. 6. Theoretical concept in nuclear physics related to energy release. (11)
3. 7. Political and military alliance formed post-World War II (10)

Down

1. 2. Branch of the military responsible for aerial warfare (10)
2. 3. Key ingredient in a classic cocktail named for a city on the Hudson (9)
3. 4. In a careless manner, whether one likes it or not. (10)
4. 5. A phrase for a temporary romantic interest, often used light-heartedly. (10)