Daily Mail Prize Crossword 15247 Wednesday April 6Th 2016

[bob561941]

8d Hay fever ?
25a Love to take advantage of river ???e
26d Join fifth detachment ? ??i?e
Thanks

[BlueScorpion]

8d Yes
25a Ouse
26d Unite

[MargoTester]

Yes
Ouse
Unite

[MargoTester]

8 play by Noel coward
25 o(love) use (take advantage)
26 John - unite

[retrocop]

detachment= unit
fifth letter = E

[MargoTester]

Hi Retro - hope you are Ok. Have you done pitcher wits? 8d upwards? But how do you get that from the picture?

[retrocop]

Afternoon Margo. Not yet. Been busy all day. Didn't start the crossword until 11am ish. Been running wife to Croydon to get her car serviced .Rushed back this pm after collecting it to meet plumber to fix rad leaks etc. Given up for today. She is now going to buy me a few beers for my services. :-) xxx
Had a quick glimpse. Haven't a clue. Will study it later through glassy eyes. :-)

[MargoTester]

Enjoy!! Regards to Mrs Retro, how is she enjoying retirement