Daily hard — 2026-08-29

Across

1. 3. Show cancelled after twelve seasons, known for its bush tucker trials. (12)
2. 7. Justifiable, as in proving someone’s innocence (10)
3. 8. UK term for those in vital roles like healthcare and transport (10)
4. 9. Formed when two people decide to unite in matrimony. (12)
5. 10. Action taken when you have faith in a winning outcome (11)
6. 11. Traditionally popular month for weddings (10)
7. 14. Fitting something by twisting it into place (10)
8. 16. Sweets inspired by a German confectioner in the 1920s. (9)
9. 19. What a kettle does when it reaches boiling point. (12)
10. 23. Graphic representation of musical chords (10)
11. 24. Activity of Googling your own name for vanity purposes. (10)
12. 25. Greens often discarded when preparing vegetables. (10)

Down

1. 1. Achieving one's goals or targets in something. (12)
2. 2. Wood type theorised to be used for an ancient vessel described in Genesis. (10)
3. 4. In a difficult or troublesome situation (11)
4. 5. Warm fabric often used in jackets and blankets. (12)
5. 6. Her voice featured in the animated series 'Batman: The Animated Series'. (10)
6. 12. Weapon used by ancient hunters or warriors to strike from afar. (12)
7. 13. Carved figurines representing ancestral spirits in Native American culture. (11)
8. 14. Final resting place for a body buried quickly and carelessly. (12)
9. 15. Time between breakfast and lunch. (10)
10. 17. Symbol of American democracy and political power (10)
11. 18. Traditional headgear worn by seamen. (10)
12. 20. Repeated expression of a strong feeling in relationships. (12)
13. 21. Act of declaring one's right to something valuable (12)
14. 22. Components in a stove that provide heat for cooking. (11)