Daily easy — 2026-10-26

Across

1. 1. Something you might do with a weighty object (6)
2. 3. Title for a senior Iranian religious leader (9)
3. 4. Pressure applied to obtain compliance (8)
4. 6. Gain a tactical advantage over an opponent (8)
5. 7. This nation was once home to the famous Simon Bolívar. (9)
6. 8. In Shakespeare's plays, a technique used for effect (7)

Down

1. 2. Form of movement often associated with slippery creatures. (6)
2. 5. Widely acclaimed in a particular field or area (8)