Daily small — 2026-08-13

Across

1. 2. People who damage or lessen something's quality (9)
2. 4. A term used in academic settings, often related to groups. (7)
3. 5. Character type often found in literature or film, typically vulnerable. (4)
4. 7. In Shakespeare's plays, a witty character often offering wisdom (6)
5. 8. Cooking meat often served at Christmas dinner (7)

Down

1. 1. This adjective often describes a rabbit in folklore. (7)
2. 3. Government levy on the production or sale of certain products. (9)
3. 6. Request for assistance from a group (9)