Daily hard — 2026-11-07

Across

1. 3. Famous soft rock duo known for 'All Out of Love'. (9)
2. 6. Sudden changes in feelings, often experienced in life (10)
3. 8. Japanese horror manga artist known for unsettling tales. (8)
4. 9. Measures of distance or extent, often used in running races. (7)
5. 13. Term describing territorial disputes, often in music or sports. (7)
6. 16. Current minister known for climate diplomacy efforts. (11)
7. 17. Engages in a repetitive swimming activity (8)
8. 18. Term used historically for women managing large retail establishments. (10)
9. 19. To invent a term that has not been used before. (9)

Down

1. 1. Title for a senior Iranian religious leader (9)
2. 2. Gain a tactical advantage over an opponent (8)
3. 3. This term refers to doctrines derived from a 4th century BC thinker (12)
4. 4. In a crime context, refers to planned eliminations. (7)
5. 5. Catchphrase from a popular TV series about time travel. (12)
6. 7. Lyric from a famous song encouraging patience in romance (11)
7. 10. Frozenshardsoftenusedincocktails (10)
8. 11. Military strategy to lure an enemy away (8)
9. 12. Recent women's BMX world champion from the USA. (11)
10. 14. Phrase often used to express agreement or confidence. (10)
11. 15. Term referring to a specific movement in gymnastics (8)
12. 17. What happens to sound when it fades gradually (8)