Daily hard — 2026-09-08

Across

1. 2. Draining out the last drops from a vessel. (8)
2. 4. Term for a person or thing that precedes others (10)
3. 5. Form of poetry favoured by Alfred Lord Tennyson and others. (7)
4. 10. In a generous manner, more than enough (5)
5. 11. Person who travels by obtaining free rides from strangers (10)
6. 13. Adornments that can signify status or cultural significance (9)
7. 17. Musical or literary works, often in a collected form. (6)
8. 18. In Hispanic culture, this vessel is often used for serving hot chocolate. (7)
9. 21. Supports or approves something publicly (8)
10. 23. The Caped Crusader's iconic vehicle. (9)
11. 24. Those who confirm legal documents or contracts (9)
12. 25. Type of exercise involving muscle contraction without movement. (9)
13. 26. Film adaptation based on characters created by a 1970s comedian (9)

Down

1. 1. Descriptive of a ravenous appetite or intense craving. (9)
2. 3. Fictional villain and X-Men character with magnetic powers. (7)
3. 6. It occurs twice a year, marking the start of seasons. (8)
4. 7. French for 'yes', sometimes used in casual agreement. (4)
5. 8. Acting with hesitation or careful consideration. (7)
6. 9. Controls a ship's steering mechanism. (5)
7. 12. 1917 play that became a West End record-breaker (9)
8. 14. Putting something in its proper place (9)
9. 15. Soaked in alcohol or liquid, often used humorously. (6)
10. 16. The number that follows thirteen in French. (8)
11. 19. Often found in gardens, this genus includes cinquefoils. (10)
12. 20. Iconic photograph of Earth taken from the Moon (9)
13. 22. A highly celebrated person in entertainment. (9)