SOLUTION TO PRIZE CROSSWORD No. 15,876

— ACROSS: 1 Antelope. 5 Growth. 9 Reproach. 10 Oblong. 12 Surf. 13 Forefinger. 15 Victoria Cross. 19 Spiny anteater. 23 Rheumatism. 25 Iffy. 28 Scenic. 29 Remember. 30 Oyster. 31 Knotweed.

DOWN: 1 Across. 2 Tapir. 3 Loot. 4 Piccolo. 6 Rabbi. 7 Wrongdoer. 8 High-rise. 11 Yeti. 14 Icky. 15 Voiceless. 16 Rot. 17 Cite. 18 Espresso. 20 Note. 21 Eastern. 22 Hybrid. 24 Maize. 26 Fable. 27 Bent.