Daily hard — 2026-09-28

Across

1. 1. Place where donations of sperm are stored. (9)
2. 4. Traditional items found in a child's bedroom or playroom (9)
3. 8. To sleep beside a partner or friend (12)
4. 12. Phrase often used in relation to encouragement (9)
5. 15. Often featured in popular TV shows and films about dating (10)
6. 16. Message often found on packages to protect contents. (9)
7. 17. Musical featuring a romance between a teacher and a king. (11)
8. 18. Type of system allowing access without physical keys (12)
9. 19. Popular Asian snack often served with dipping sauce. (11)

Down

1. 2. Notable female boxer from Somalia, now based in the UK. (8)
2. 3. A term used in military or educational contexts for practical exercises (8)
3. 5. Irish actor cast as lead in Ridley Scott's upcoming sequel. (10)
4. 6. Places to belt out tunes with friends and drinks (11)
5. 7. Group involved in conflict in Yemen and Saudi Arabia (6)
6. 8. Common phrase reflecting disappointment or sympathy. (9)
7. 9. Vehicles promoted for lower emissions in the 21st century (7)
8. 10. Location for a public display of bears. (7)
9. 11. Popular tart filling with a zesty citrus flavour. (9)
10. 13. A phrase describing something lively and entertaining. (11)
11. 14. To create a dramatic moment, often in public. (11)