SOLUTION TO PRIZE CROSSWORD No 15,689:

ACROSS: 1 Concord. 5 Ghetto. 9 Entente. 10 Referee. 11 Pro. 12 Oil painting. 13 Roast. 14 Vicarious. 16 Historian. 17 Friar. 19 Narrow gauge. 22 Lap. 23 Atishoo. 24 Tumbrel. 26 Remedy. 27 Anodyne. DOWN: 1 Creeper. 2 National Service. 3 Own. 4 Dwell. 5 Gyrfalcon. 6 Elfin. 7 Territorial Army. 8 Hedges. 12 Outdo. 14 Vainglory. 15 Rifle. 16 Hangar. 18 Repulse. 20 Ochre. 21 Ultra. 25 Moo.