Daily hard — 2026-09-27

Across

1. 2. Two games played on the same day in sport (12)
2. 5. Acclaimed South Korean pianist known for his competition wins. (11)
3. 7. Type of bicycle seat popular in the 1970s (10)
4. 10. Fastest player to score 14,000 runs in ODIs. (10)
5. 11. Type of electronic device often worn by offenders under house arrest. (12)
6. 12. Belgian comic created by Peyo in 1958, adapted into various media. (9)
7. 18. Moving platform found in airports or factories (12)
8. 19. Republican running against Sherrod Brown for a Senate seat (9)
9. 20. Trained Force users in the Star Wars universe (11)

Down

1. 1. A term used in music for a fleetingly popular act (12)
2. 3. Casual request for a message (11)
3. 4. A crustacean often paired with a famous American band’s tune. (11)
4. 6. Term for the forefront of technology or design (11)
5. 8. Realisation that brings clarity or insight (10)
6. 9. Common phrase suggesting an attempt at something (10)
7. 13. Writers who blend performance and poetry in competitive settings. (9)
8. 14. Resource for maintaining consistency in editorial projects (10)
9. 15. Often made of quilted fabric, they prevent burns in cooking. (9)
10. 16. Term popularised in psychology, linked to self-control (9)
11. 17. Famous slacker portrayed by Jeff Bridges in the 1998 movie. (7)