Daily hard — 2026-09-30

Across

1. 3. Term for a boxer engaging in solo training routines. (11)
2. 6. Classic rock band known for 'Hotel California'. (9)
3. 9. Describes a goalkeeper famed for their saving ability. (8)
4. 10. Sparkling wine from the Catalonia region of Spain. (11)
5. 14. This luxury brand made headlines with a new creative director. (8)
6. 16. Owner of brands like Fiat, Jeep, and Citroën. (10)
7. 17. Something that challenges your perception or thoughts (10)
8. 18. Phrase capturing a sense of inevitable failure (10)
9. 19. Often used to praise someone's eloquence (10)

Down

1. 1. Enthusiasts of past events and figures (12)
2. 2. Withdraws or retreats quietly from a situation. (8)
3. 4. Considered prestigious, these cards often come with a hefty fee. (9)
4. 5. Military term used for immediate readiness to engage (8)
5. 7. Value assigned to products in a market, often marked on tags (11)
6. 8. Infamous outlaws targeting financial institutions (11)
7. 11. Song sung to bid farewell to the old year (12)
8. 12. Creator of Middle-earth and its languages (10)
9. 13. Mining term linked to a major gold discovery in California (10)
10. 15. Argentinian tennis player who made a recent semi-final. (10)