Daily hard — 2026-09-11

Across

1. 1. Messaging platform known for its self-destructing messages (8)
2. 4. Decorative technique using materials to create designs (8)
3. 6. Asia's wet season traditionally linked to agricultural cycles. (7)
4. 8. Type of dietary fibre found in plant foods (8)
5. 13. Spanish word for 'thing', often used in conversation. (4)
6. 15. Quality of being silly or naive, often associated with youth (12)
7. 16. This constellation is named after a half-man, half-horse creature. (9)
8. 17. Last name of the civil rights activist Medgar (5)
9. 21. Car part that reduces engine noise. (7)
10. 22. Process that turns vector graphics into bitmap images. (9)
11. 23. Measure the concentration of a solution in chemistry (7)
12. 24. Behavioural scientist who often observes in the wild (10)
13. 25. Weapon used for hunting large sea creatures. (7)
14. 26. Acting with goodwill towards others (12)

Down

1. 2. Notorious figure in the history of true crime, often evoking dread. (8)
2. 3. Psychological term for successfully managing obstacles or fears. (10)
3. 5. Term for something large or extreme, especially in style. (5)
4. 7. Expressed amazement at an unexpected event (8)
5. 9. To show affection or grovel, as a servant might (4)
6. 10. This term also describes a restraining influence. (5)
7. 11. A phrase expressing enthusiastic agreement. (11)
8. 12. Historic rituals involving the pouring of liquid as tribute (9)
9. 14. Republic in the west of Britain, often called Erin. (4)
10. 18. A comparative term for something that is nearly transparent (7)
11. 19. Statements that are not based in fact or truth (10)
12. 20. To create patterns with different colours or shades. (9)