Daily hard — 2026-10-27

Across

1. 3. To change to a lower gear in a vehicle (9)
2. 7. Entity providing legal services and advice (7)
3. 11. A pouting expression often seen in portraits. (4)
4. 12. What you must do when faced with multiple options. (8)
5. 13. Term used in nautical contexts for adjusting the angle of a sail (6)
6. 15. Term referring to sensation or perception in medicine. (9)
7. 17. Lacking energy or vitality, often due to overindulgence. (6)
8. 19. Historically, a carefree individual during a festival, often in literature (7)
9. 20. Term describing territorial disputes, often in music or sports. (7)
10. 21. Term used historically for women managing large retail establishments. (10)
11. 22. To deceive by passing off as genuine, often used in sales. (7)

Down

1. 1. Pressure applied to obtain compliance (8)
2. 2. Medical specialty focusing on the urinary system. (7)
3. 4. Gain a tactical advantage over an opponent (8)
4. 5. Glass containers used for preserving or transporting substances in medicine. (7)
5. 6. Company known for deep-sea exploration missions. (9)
6. 8. Response to overblown reactions, often said with a shrug. (11)
7. 9. Form of movement often associated with slippery creatures. (6)
8. 10. Small bags for carrying personal items or trinkets. (9)
9. 14. People fighting for a cause, often in a violent way (9)
10. 16. This nation was once home to the famous Simon Bolívar. (9)
11. 18. Moves swiftly or violently through the air (7)