Daily hard — 2026-11-04

Across

1. 3. Historically, a carefree individual during a festival, often in literature (7)
2. 5. Glass containers used for preserving or transporting substances in medicine. (7)
3. 7. Form of movement often associated with slippery creatures. (6)
4. 10. A pouting expression often seen in portraits. (4)
5. 13. To change to a lower gear in a vehicle (9)
6. 14. Term used in nautical contexts for adjusting the angle of a sail (6)
7. 16. Title for a senior Iranian religious leader (9)
8. 17. Pressure applied to obtain compliance (8)
9. 19. Term referring to sensation or perception in medicine. (9)
10. 21. Famous soft rock duo known for 'All Out of Love'. (9)

Down

1. 1. This term refers to doctrines derived from a 4th century BC thinker (12)
2. 2. Lacking energy or vitality, often due to overindulgence. (6)
3. 4. Widely acclaimed in a particular field or area (8)
4. 6. Medical specialty focusing on the urinary system. (7)
5. 8. Rugby team based in Devon, known for their recent triumphs. (12)
6. 9. A set of rules governing Islamic practices and ethics. (11)
7. 11. A mysterious spin delivery in cricket (6)
8. 12. Moves swiftly or violently through the air (7)
9. 15. Poet celebrated for his free verse and themes of democracy (11)
10. 18. Gain a tactical advantage over an opponent (8)
11. 20. Technique for a precise basket in basketball (7)