SOLUTION TO PRIZE CROSSWORD No 15,782:

ACROSS: 1 Inescapable. 9 Testify. 10 Orbiter. 11 Peg. 12 Torment. 13 Roseate. 14 Hen. 15 Totem. 17 Taunt. 18 Obeli. 20 Sheen. 22 Rye. 24 Carve-up. 25 Haircut. 26 Ivy. 27 Inkwell. 28 Echelon. 29 Righthander. DOWN: 1 Insurance broker. 2 Eminent. 3 Crypt. 4 Programme. 5 Babysat. 6 Extracurricular. 7 Stitch. 8 Urgent. 16 Test pilot. 18 Orchid. 19 Iceberg. 21 Neighed. 23 Extend. 25 Hyena.