Daily small — 2026-08-09

Across

1. 4. Illegal payments made to influence radio airplay. (6)
2. 6. Polite title often used in France for gentlemen (8)
3. 7. Street performers known for their acrobatic dance moves (12)
4. 8. Professionals who process crude oil into fuel. (11)

Down

1. 1. Former US Vice President known for his gaffes (6)
2. 2. Term for a quick-witted person often found in literature. (8)
3. 3. Another term for Vikings, famed raiders from the North. (8)
4. 5. Artist's studio or a space for hands-on creation (8)