Daily hard — 2026-10-29

Across

1. 3. Term used historically for women managing large retail establishments. (10)
2. 5. This nation was once home to the famous Simon Bolívar. (9)
3. 7. Moves swiftly or violently through the air (7)
4. 8. People fighting for a cause, often in a violent way (9)
5. 10. Recognition or certification awarded for achievement or service. (7)
6. 12. Measures of distance or extent, often used in running races. (7)
7. 13. Medical specialty focusing on the urinary system. (7)
8. 17. This term refers to doctrines derived from a 4th century BC thinker (12)
9. 19. Lacking energy or vitality, often due to overindulgence. (6)
10. 20. Historically, a carefree individual during a festival, often in literature (7)
11. 21. Gain a tactical advantage over an opponent (8)

Down

1. 1. In Shakespeare's plays, a technique used for effect (7)
2. 2. Home to Baluran National Park, a notable Indonesian travel hotspot. (10)
3. 4. Title for a senior Iranian religious leader (9)
4. 6. What you must do when faced with multiple options. (8)
5. 9. Dietary choice avoiding a certain protein in grains (10)
6. 11. A mysterious spin delivery in cricket (6)
7. 14. A fight that breaks out in a pub or tavern. (8)
8. 15. A pouting expression often seen in portraits. (4)
9. 16. Pressure applied to obtain compliance (8)
10. 18. Glass containers used for preserving or transporting substances in medicine. (7)