Crossword
A prize of £25 in book tokens will be awarded for the first correct solution opened. Solutions must reach Crossword No 4808, Country Life, 121–141 Westbourne Terrace, Paddington, London, W2 6JR, by Tuesday, December 5. UK entrants only
ACROSS
6 Painter and police officer? Just a painter (4,9)
8 Declare advantage crossing river (6)
9 Act like Edward VIII, changing a mostly bad edict (8)
10 Title skiers used regularly? (3)
11 Retreat a serious Hindu rates as major initially (6)