FILM FANS (18) will know that numbers in the problem are linked to film titles: Seven BRIDES (1D) for Seven BROTHERS (22); The Four FEATHERS (5A); 12 ANGRY MEN (37/35); Five EASY PIECES (11/42). 7 x ([4 x 12] – 5) x 7 = 2107, the number of the CROSSWORD (19).
First prize Katy Berry, Sutton Coldfield
Runners-up Nick Hussey, Overton, Hampshire; P. Langdale, London N10
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