WEDNESDAY’S SOLUTION (NO 9,412)

– ACROSS: 1 Joplin. 4 Peace. 7 Tarantulas. 8 Door. 9 Serve. 11 Nurture. 13 Alcopop. 15 Dodge. 17 Role. 18 Page-turner. 20 Tommy. 21 Yorker. DOWN: 1 Jordan. 2 Liar. 3 Niagara. 4 Paths. 5 Ail. 6 Ensue. 7 Torrid. 10 Raptor. 12 Elderly. 14 Prefer. 15 Depot. 16 Entry. 17 Rear. 19 Gum.