Daily large — 2026-08-07

Across

1. 3. Accessories for enhancing the shape of lingerie (7)
2. 5. Contemplations that begin with 'what if' in discussions. (7)
3. 6. Spanish-influenced phrase used to express a lack of concern. (10)
4. 7. What Burger King's smaller flame-grilled option is called (9)
5. 10. Catchphrase encouraging a laid-back attitude. (9)
6. 11. An adjective for a blunt or inelegant method of communication (9)
7. 16. Stuck in a difficult situation, often used in work. (10)
8. 19. Silent film figure known for his bowler hat and cane (11)
9. 22. Presidential retreat in Maryland, USA. (9)
10. 23. A term for a gadget or contraption when the name is unknown. (9)
11. 24. Phrase describing those expendable in a larger strategy (12)
12. 25. Classic cocktail made with gin and vermouth (10)

Down

1. 1. Self-playing musical instrument popular in the early 20th century. (11)
2. 2. Expression often used to describe a person overindulging. (10)
3. 4. Describing an unchanging bovine sound in a comedy sketch (11)
4. 5. Slang term popularised in the 1960s, often used in the arts. (10)
5. 8. Frankenstein's creature is often considered a type of this. (9)
6. 9. Phrase for blocking access, often used in a dramatic context (11)
7. 12. Kitchen appliance for steaming grains (10)
8. 13. Term for a loser in a negotiation or competition (11)
9. 14. Protective headgear for motorcycle riders or skaters. (7)
10. 15. Small piano often found in living rooms. (9)
11. 17. Type of barrier found in high-security facilities (9)
12. 18. Describes a train's movement in relation to the tracks. (9)
13. 20. Advice often heard in a fast-paced quiz show. (9)
14. 21. Art style that involves creating works with a splash (7)