DAILY MAIL CROSSWORD

PRIZES of £20 will be awarded to the senders of the first three correct solutions checked. Solutions to: Daily Mail Prize Crossword No. 15,840, PO BOX 3451, Norwich NR7 7NR. Entries may be submitted by second-class post. Envelopes must be postmarked no later than tomorrow. Please make sure you enclose your name and address.

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ACROSS

6 Mad uncle, rare performer where hot rods are (7,7) 9 Persuade old king to accept a judge (6) 10 It’s composed to captivate lady’s heart (8) 11 English wage inspires fighter to relocate (8) 13 The War Cry’s record in hospital (6) 15 Get urge to go round Spain (6) 17 One American medic is concerned primarily about feet (6) 19 Charge nurse conserving energy (6) 20 Wedge is positioned at rear of gate thus? (8) 22 Notice alternative choice of certain parents (8) 24 Instruction from leader performing with minor (6) 26 Powerful means of communication, not for sensitive ears (6,8)

DOWN

1 Foolishly dream and bet on it nonstop? (3-5,6) 2 Some people choose a local newspaper maybe (4) 3 Many species are given up, following information (6) 4 State banks are in a mess (8) 5 Picture’s firm, with modern frame (4) 7 Apple game supported by small group (6) 8 At sea, navy cornered US and British plotters (8,6) 12 Plant goes wonky right in the middle (5) 14 Steer front of vessel in river bend (5) 16 Beavering away, avoiding normal wordiness (8) 18 Woman’s recovering in a medical breakthrough (6) 21 Good man carries goods, feeling dizzy (6) 23 One abandons trial for conspiracy (4) 25 Stole package (4)