Daily hard — 2026-09-12

Across

1. 1. Suggesting something indirectly or subtly (11)
2. 3. Justifying or deserving attention or consideration (10)
3. 5. A character who may announce dinner at a grand event (7)
4. 11. Common name for the prickly pear cactus genus. (7)
5. 12. Performing spontaneously, often in a theatrical context. (11)
6. 14. Psychedelic substance, often associated with the 1960s. (8)
7. 16. To seize or carry off, often seen in legal contexts. (7)
8. 18. Social media users often share opinions online (8)
9. 20. The best performance ever recorded in a category (11)
10. 21. Term for a page size derived from folding a sheet of paper eight times. (6)
11. 22. Continuing to berate or criticise someone persistently (9)
12. 23. This company is known for producing tyres for various vehicles. (10)
13. 24. A sudden and intense shower of rain, often with strong winds. (9)

Down

1. 2. Old term for shining or twinkling, often used in poetry. (10)
2. 4. Historical account of the Battle of Gettysburg includes this (7)
3. 6. Birds often associated with superstition and thievery (7)
4. 7. Informal name for The Washington Post (4)
5. 8. British slang popularised by a 2000s reality TV series (4)
6. 9. A creature often summoned from a lamp in tales. (5)
7. 10. Term used for holding assets in a financial context (8)
8. 11. Those caught sneaking looks at a scene or a person (6)
9. 13. Comedian whose work includes the 'Dummy' series and film roles. (9)
10. 15. Horror anthology film based on Stephen King's work (9)
11. 17. Adorned with sparkling gems, often in luxury items. (9)
12. 19. Without a detectable smell, often used in chemistry. (9)