The Spectator

2465: Definitely amusing solution

issue 01 August 2020

Unclued lights are Brewer’s ‘Chambersisms’ — words from that dictionary with quirky definitions.

First prize Maureen Quarmby, Oldham

Runners-up M. & T. Taylor, Waterthorpe, Sheffield; Peter and Jeannie Chamberlain, Rushden, Northants

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