Daily hard — 2026-11-06

Across

1. 1. Film adaptation starring Audrey Hepburn as Eliza Doolittle. (10)
2. 3. To invent a term that has not been used before. (9)
3. 8. Term describing territorial disputes, often in music or sports. (7)
4. 10. A pouting expression often seen in portraits. (4)
5. 12. This filmmaker is known for 'The Queen' and 'Philomena'. (6)
6. 15. Form of movement often associated with slippery creatures. (6)
7. 16. Resembling a central figure of Christianity (10)
8. 17. Military strategy to lure an enemy away (8)
9. 18. Lyric from a famous song encouraging patience in romance (11)
10. 19. Term referring to a specific movement in gymnastics (8)
11. 20. Famous jockey who won the Triple Crown twice (11)

Down

1. 1. Term used historically for women managing large retail establishments. (10)
2. 2. An exclusive invitation or opportunity that’s in demand (9)
3. 4. Social reading platform expanding its global user initiatives. (7)
4. 5. Common task in the restaurant industry, often done by staff (12)
5. 6. To deceive by passing off as genuine, often used in sales. (7)
6. 7. In Shakespeare's plays, a technique used for effect (7)
7. 9. In a crime context, refers to planned eliminations. (7)
8. 11. A set of rules governing Islamic practices and ethics. (11)
9. 13. Gain a tactical advantage over an opponent (8)
10. 14. What happens to sound when it fades gradually (8)