SOLUTION TO PRIZE CROSSWORD No 15,734:

ACROSS: 1 Delicatessen. 8 Lumbago. 9 Manx cat. 11 Confiscate. 12 Halo. 14 Accustom. 16 Warmth. 17 Pal. 19 Direct. 21 Riparian. 24 Live. 25 Dirty linen. 27 Envelop. 28 Ravioli. 29 Electrolysis. DOWN: 1 Demonic. 2 Leaf insect. 3 Chop-chop. 4 Tomato. 5 Song. 6 Exclaim. 7 Blackand-blue. 10 Tooth and nail. 13 Balaclavas. 15 Mar. 18 Littoral. 20 Revival. 22 Igneous. 23 Kipper. 26 Bloc.