SOLUTION TO PRIZE CROSSWORD No 15,996:

ACROSS: 1 Harum-scarum. 9 Magneto. 10 Infidel. 11 Sic. 12 Anemone. 13 Angelic. 14 Rye. 15 Frame. 17 Elope. 18 Souse. 20 Abyss. 22 Tub. 24 Peat bog. 25 Slavery. 26 Ego. 27 Heinous. 28 Lapdogs. 29 Null and void. DOWN: 1 Higher education. 2 Reel off. 3 Moose. 4 Chicanery. 5 Refugee. 6 Middle-of-the-road. 7 Impair. 8 Cloche. 16 Analgesia. 18 Sappho. 19 Embroil. 21 Shampoo. 23 Boyish. 25 Solid.