Daily easy — 2026-10-30

Across

1. 2. Measures of distance or extent, often used in running races. (7)
2. 3. Term used in nautical contexts for adjusting the angle of a sail (6)
3. 5. Something you might do with a weighty object (6)
4. 6. In Shakespeare's plays, a technique used for effect (7)
5. 7. Pressure applied to obtain compliance (8)

Down

1. 1. Resembling a central figure of Christianity (10)
2. 4. What you must do when faced with multiple options. (8)