Daily large — 2026-08-01

Across

1. 8. Genre featuring groups like The Clash and Sex Pistols. (9)
2. 10. Fictional best friend of Lucy Ricardo on TV. (10)
3. 12. A phrase made famous by a 1947 song from the musical 'Finian's Rainbow'. (11)
4. 14. Defunct chain known for its fusion of dining and sports viewing. (8)
5. 20. Describing a very high frequency band in technology (9)
6. 23. Exciting feeling often linked to pleasure and reward. (12)
7. 24. Common position on a plane between aisle and window (10)
8. 25. Traditional storage for an aromatic beverage enjoyed globally. (9)
9. 26. Places for couples to enjoy privacy and intimacy (10)

Down

1. 1. A toy or figure representing a character in a story (10)
2. 2. Part of a computer interface displaying options (7)
3. 3. Traffic technique for merging lanes smoothly (11)
4. 4. Term associated with a 1990s hip-hop group known for their style. (9)
5. 5. Baseball term for a missed pitch (9)
6. 6. A less than ideal time for a social outing. (7)
7. 7. Concept often celebrated on Valentine's Day. (8)
8. 9. Miscellaneous items of little value or importance (11)
9. 11. Describes a highly crunchy texture, often for fried foods. (11)
10. 13. Concept in Hindu society defining hereditary status (11)
11. 15. This writer created 'The Gift of the Magi' and other classics. (6)
12. 16. Martial arts move for taking down an opponent (9)
13. 17. Popular children's activity at fairs and events. (7)
14. 18. A term sometimes used in literature to depict remorseful demeanour. (10)
15. 19. Top-tier music companies that sign popular artists. (11)
16. 21. To escalate to the use of nuclear weapons in warfare. (9)
17. 22. A sudden plunge into water, often from a height (9)