Food & Drink Crossword — 28 August 2026

Across

1. 1. This dairy product is often paired with wine or crackers. (6)
2. 4. Traditional British dessert often served with custard (7)
3. 8. Sweet treat often enjoyed in bars or desserts. (9)
4. 12. Sweet or savoury food often found in a healthy diet. (5)
5. 13. Fermented drink often made from apples in autumn. (5)
6. 15. Fruit often associated with teachers and health benefits. (5)
7. 16. Celebratory dessert often adorned with icing (4)
8. 18. Sweet or savoury treat often enjoyed with tea. (7)
9. 20. Bite-sized meal named after an 18th-century Earl. (8)

Down

1. 2. Fizzy drink often enjoyed with pizza or popcorn. (4)
2. 3. Popular seafood often served grilled or fried. (4)
3. 5. This root vegetable can be mashed, baked or fried. (6)
4. 6. Essential seasoning often used to enhance flavours. (4)
5. 7. Common meat often grilled or used in burgers. (4)
6. 9. Sour liquid often used in salad dressings or pickling. (7)
7. 10. Popular fast food typically served in a bun with fillings. (7)
8. 11. Spice known for its warmth in both flavour and tea (6)
9. 14. Sweet or savoury pastry dishes often filled with fruit or custard. (5)
10. 17. Common snack often enjoyed at parties or with drinks. (4)
11. 19. Topped flatbread that originated in Italy (5)
12. 21. Sweet course typically enjoyed after the main meal. (7)