Radio Times Prize Crossword 25

[Dottiedoris]

I'm stuck on 15a:

Copper and son now without a guardianship (7) _ U _ T _ D _ Y

All I can think of is custody but it doesn't seem to fit the clue.

Thanks.

[Lie-in King]

Yes, 'Custody' - 'Cu' (copper, symbol) + 's(on)' + 'tod(a)y' (now, without 'a')

[dannyk13]

Custody - cu(copper) + tod(a)y

[Dottiedoris]

Thanks for the explanations Lie-in King and dannyk13 - much appreciated.