Daily easy — 2026-10-31

Across

1. 4. Recognition or certification awarded for achievement or service. (7)
2. 5. A pouting expression often seen in portraits. (4)
3. 6. A mysterious spin delivery in cricket (6)
4. 7. Measures of distance or extent, often used in running races. (7)

Down

1. 1. Title for a senior Iranian religious leader (9)
2. 2. Widely acclaimed in a particular field or area (8)
3. 3. Term used in nautical contexts for adjusting the angle of a sail (6)