Daily hard — 2026-10-11

Across

1. 2. Trust-based method of conducting transactions without supervision (11)
2. 4. Term for an unusual realm of oddities and peculiarities. (12)
3. 7. Useful tool in data analysis for making predictions (12)
4. 9. Global competition for student-built robots. (11)
5. 10. Branch of the military responsible for aerial warfare (10)
6. 17. Mentor to Anakin Skywalker in a galaxy far, far away (12)
7. 18. This term defines the speed of electromagnetic waves in vacuum (10)
8. 19. 2018 Ballon d'Or winner and World Cup finalist for Croatia. (10)
9. 20. Lower quality dairy product used for cheese making. (10)

Down

1. 1. A visual means of communication for the deaf community. (12)
2. 3. People who explore underwater without breathing gear. (10)
3. 5. Frustrating game of hitting popping targets. (10)
4. 6. Person who drives for a popular rideshare service (10)
5. 8. 1982 album by the King of Pop, featuring 'Billie Jean'. (10)
6. 11. A segment found at the end of a book or document. (8)
7. 12. This phrase denotes an undeniable statement or reality. (8)
8. 13. Famous character in the film 'The Ladies Man'. (9)
9. 14. Phrase often used to indicate indifference to objections or concerns (8)
10. 15. Event to collect gifts for children in need (8)
11. 16. French brand known for its stylish women's fashion (8)