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Crossword

A prize of £25 in book tokens will be awarded for the first correct solution opened. Solutions must reach Crossword No 4819, Country Life, 121–141 Westbourne Terrace, Paddington, London, W2 6JR, by Tuesday, March 5. UK entrants only

ACROSS

8 Talk of medal for host (5)

9 Claimed in alternative healing (9)

10 Humiliation that less fun to explore French street (10)

11 New herb (4)

12 Accustom first interns newly using recent equipment (5)

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