Daily large — 2026-08-09

Across

1. 2. Action needed to serve draft ale in a pub. (8)
2. 4. Produce without genetically altered organisms (10)
3. 5. Elected representative in the United States legislature (9)
4. 6. A term for singing or playing out of tune (8)
5. 11. Spends less than necessary or expected (11)
6. 13. Part of a bird's anatomy designed for flight. (9)
7. 16. Japanese name popularised by a famous singer (4)
8. 18. Phrase indicating something is included or present. (5)
9. 20. 1950s dance parties often held in school gyms (8)
10. 22. Ancient earthworks for interring the dead (12)
11. 23. Psychological concept of intense existential choice (11)
12. 24. Common expression used in fantasy literature for sudden disappearance (6)
13. 25. A significant hit in boxing that can weaken an opponent's stamina. (8)
14. 26. Said about a compliment that resonates well (12)

Down

1. 1. Soft, sweet bread often used for breakfast treats. (12)
2. 3. Social meals often shared with someone special. (10)
3. 7. Starred alongside Brad Pitt in 'The Last Face'. (10)
4. 8. Assortment of savoury provisions found in a Jewish delicatessen (9)
5. 9. Species of fly that poses a threat to olives and citrus (8)
6. 10. Dangerously effective hits in combat or sports. (11)
7. 12. Common areas in schools for focused learning (10)
8. 14. Essential component for saving files in PCs. (9)
9. 15. Phrase often heard before a TV segment starts (8)
10. 17. Old-school symbol of academic failure (8)
11. 19. Term for a small animal or person, often in jest. (5)
12. 21. Pondered and deliberated before deciding (10)