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2492: Little man – solution

issue 27 February 2021

The solution at 1 Across includes the theme-word PAUL which means ‘little’, hence the puzzle’s title.

First prize Mike Leese, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Runners-up Jenny Staveley, London SW15; Robert Teuton, Frampton Cotterell, Gloucestershire

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