Daily hard — 2026-08-20

Across

1. 3. This term is often used in court orders to compel compliance. (6)
2. 5. Wright brothers' famous invention (9)
3. 9. Where you find scores in a competitive event (11)
4. 11. Describes a shape with a pointed end, often in geometry. (8)
5. 14. Home to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina (5)
6. 15. Movement associated with basketball or netball scoring (8)
7. 16. Style or elegance in interior design (5)
8. 17. Having the most regret over wrongdoing (9)
9. 18. A sweet-smelling arrangement often found in gardens. (4)
10. 19. Kitchen tool for shredding cheese or vegetables. (6)
11. 21. In a just manner, fairly or impartially. (9)
12. 23. King who features in a popular Christmas carol (10)
13. 25. Skin injury caused by scraping or rubbing (8)
14. 26. Term often associated with chivalrous knights and their conduct (9)

Down

1. 1. Tiny crustacean known for its role in marine ecosystems (7)
2. 2. This term is often used in American vernacular for the sticks (9)
3. 4. Compete against successfully in a contest (9)
4. 6. Aerial component of the Wehrmacht in the 1930s (9)
5. 7. What you do to greet someone or acknowledge them. (4)
6. 8. Term for land measurement in real estate transactions. (7)
7. 10. In a sneaky manner, often associated with trickery. (9)
8. 12. An adjective used to describe a character in a well-known cartoon. (7)
9. 13. Describes a diet lacking in sustenance (8)
10. 20. Rocky outcrop often found at the edge of a canyon (7)
11. 22. Often describes remarks that fail to contribute meaningfully. (5)
12. 24. Comparative form of shy often used in literature (5)