Daily hard — 2026-10-23

Across

1. 1. Essential nutrient often measured in parts per million. (12)
2. 5. A phrase for a temporary romantic interest, often used light-heartedly. (10)
3. 8. Common response when someone is asked if they hear you. (11)
4. 11. Chicago's famed dish, often served with toppings layered atop (8)
5. 13. Teams competing in a winter sliding sport. (12)
6. 16. Club known for its rivalry with Red Star FC in the capital (7)
7. 17. The attractiveness of a property from the street. (10)
8. 18. Fail to achieve the desired result (11)
9. 19. Term for a network that fuels unfounded talk and hearsay (9)
10. 20. A phrase indicating a definitive conclusion. (10)
11. 21. Art of deceiving audiences with seemingly impossible feats. (11)

Down

1. 2. Nickname for certain species in British angling, particularly for perch. (10)
2. 3. Leader of France's National Rally party (11)
3. 4. Small bags for carrying personal items or trinkets. (9)
4. 6. Attractive traps for gathering attention or data. (9)
5. 7. Widely acclaimed in a particular field or area (8)
6. 9. Moves swiftly or violently through the air (7)
7. 10. A fight that breaks out in a pub or tavern. (8)
8. 12. Term used in nautical contexts for adjusting the angle of a sail (6)
9. 14. Common jellyfish known for its bell-shaped body. (9)
10. 15. A fast or rapid movement often described as a dash. (10)