Daily hard — 2026-08-27

Across

1. 1. Term meaning 'overman' in German, linked to existentialism (10)
2. 4. He faced censorship under Stalin while composing his operas. (12)
3. 7. Memorable numbers in a theatrical production (12)
4. 9. Star of 'Under Siege' and 'Above the Law' (6)
5. 12. Cultural term for an intersection of gaming and queer identity. (6)
6. 13. Short form often seen in legal or academic discussions on compliance. (4)
7. 14. Sign of a bag that has been emptied or lost its load. (8)
8. 16. Type of vehicle used for missions beyond Earth's atmosphere (10)
9. 18. Duty often associated with pastoral care in the church. (11)
10. 21. This slang term often applies to meticulous home organizers. (7)
11. 22. To help alleviate discomfort or suffering (11)
12. 23. Genus name Hippocampus refers to this mythical creature. (8)
13. 24. Condition often seen in overeating or certain illnesses (7)
14. 25. Popular surname of a fictional detective's partner in crime. (5)
15. 26. Illuminated frames for showcasing images or artwork (10)

Down

1. 2. The term for the least quick in a group. (7)
2. 3. Unsolved criminal investigations from the past (9)
3. 5. A type of layered pastry often associated with Austria (8)
4. 6. They create machines that produce microchips and semiconductors (4)
5. 8. Practice believed to reveal personality through hand shapes (9)
6. 10. Extravagant events often hosted by the wealthy at sea. (12)
7. 11. Notorious for its tenacity, it shares its name with a mythical being. (9)
8. 15. Informal term for unspecified items or devices (12)
9. 17. Term describing the lasting reputation of a historical figure. (12)
10. 19. Predecessor to the modern turntable, popular in the 19th century. (10)
11. 20. Final responses in any quiz or game show format (7)