Daily large — 2026-08-06

Across

1. 1. A phrase often used to express bewilderment or shock. (12)
2. 5. Classic dish often served with mushrooms and bacon (8)
3. 8. Phrase used to concede a valid point in discussion. (10)
4. 9. Founder of the Ford Motor Company in 1903. (9)
5. 10. Conflict where third parties fight on behalf of others (9)
6. 11. Educational group divided by gender (10)
7. 12. The title meaning 'The Crazy Life' in Spanish, popularised by a singer. (10)
8. 14. A misleading clue or distraction in an argument (10)
9. 16. Body adornment often seen in piercings. (9)
10. 20. Public transport network underground in cities (12)
11. 23. Common practice among marathon runners to maximise glycogen stores (12)
12. 24. Commonly used by military personnel to signal end of conversation. (10)
13. 25. Term for combined words popularised by Lewis Carroll. (11)
14. 26. Worn by judges and barristers in court (11)

Down

1. 2. Role often held by someone in the nightlife industry (9)
2. 3. To accelerate with full power, often used in racing contexts (9)
3. 4. The first journey of a ship after its launch (12)
4. 6. Ideal for making omelettes without the mess. (11)
5. 7. Philosophical principle about existence and autonomy (11)
6. 13. Early radio device that uses a mineral for reception (10)
7. 15. Slang term for becoming excessively intoxicated. (10)
8. 17. Identifier for your place in a theatre or flight. (10)
9. 18. Chance for a snapshot with a famous person (7)
10. 19. Delicate structure often associated with impermanence in art (10)
11. 21. Initialism often associated with a casual dining restaurant chain (4)
12. 22. To lose control in a lively manner. (6)