Daily hard — 2026-09-06

Across

1. 4. These furry creatures are famous in a Pennsylvania festival (10)
2. 5. Chocolate bars known for their triangular shape (10)
3. 6. A mythical creature often depicted with an eagle's head (7)
4. 8. To use less of something to save it (10)
5. 10. One who cultivates fruit trees or gardens. (10)
6. 11. Describing a building that looks like it has seen better days. (10)
7. 16. Large flat fish known for its graceful movements. (5)
8. 19. She was known to embody the stereotype of a nagging partner. (8)
9. 22. Relating to a system where two elements work together (4)
10. 23. What chameleons do to blend into their surroundings. (6)
11. 24. Reptilian creature resembling an iguana (8)
12. 25. This neutral shade is named after a French word for mole. (5)
13. 26. Expression often seen in cartoons when someone is annoyed. (5)

Down

1. 1. Person overseeing a group’s work or activities (10)
2. 2. These are often used in tournaments like the Millennium Series (10)
3. 3. Long, hollow instrument traditionally played by Indigenous Australians (10)
4. 7. A bad dream that causes fear or anxiety (9)
5. 9. Phrase often used in business to indicate finalising details (6)
6. 12. Not genuine or real; often used to describe art. (11)
7. 13. Concept of life beyond the grave in many religions (9)
8. 14. Brings criminal charges in a legal case (10)
9. 15. Connecting a vehicle to another for travel. (8)
10. 17. A poetic term for a place lacking light (8)
11. 18. A term of address for a gentleman in historical contexts. (6)
12. 20. Intense fires often associated with hellish imagery. (8)
13. 21. Occupational term for journalists seeking comments (8)