Daily hard — 2026-09-10

Across

1. 1. Commonly used in perfumes, this flower is native to the tropics. (10)
2. 5. Affected by excessive ultraviolet radiation, typically on skin. (9)
3. 10. Having characteristics typical of a young male (6)
4. 11. Invisible signals used for wireless communication (8)
5. 12. In reality, the opposite of seemingly (8)
6. 13. Film enthusiast or aficionado, often seen at screenings. (7)
7. 16. Tightly compressed or crumpled up, like paper. (9)
8. 19. A pair of quotation marks indicating 'the same'. (9)
9. 21. A character from the game Valorant known for her healing abilities. (5)
10. 23. Term used in medicine for someone with full limb paralysis (12)
11. 24. Ancient seers who foretold the future. (6)
12. 25. Gliding backwards while appearing to walk forward (11)

Down

1. 2. Service for fundraising by calling potential supporters. (9)
2. 3. Cursive or print, often assessed in schoolwork. (11)
3. 4. Describes a settlement fortified against attack in the frontier. (9)
4. 6. Einstein's theory in 1917 paved the way for this light amplification. (6)
5. 7. Condition of a night sky obscured by clouds or light pollution. (8)
6. 8. A type of clubmoss found in many forests. (10)
7. 9. Coined term reflecting social media engagement and identity (7)
8. 14. Prominent American columnist and wordsmith. (6)
9. 15. Brightening up an old piece of furniture (10)
10. 17. Writers known for composing poetry with a rhythmic quality (7)
11. 18. Prepares oneself with careful styling. (6)
12. 20. Phrase indicating inclusiveness or entirety (5)
13. 21. To wind up or unwind a length of film or wire (4)
14. 22. Author of 'The Liar' and 'The Stars' Tennis Balls' (3)