The solution grid includes the letter L fifty times (L x 50 = 2500). Coincidentally, Doc and his wife, Jean, celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary on 3 April, the publication date of the issue.
First prize Elizabeth Duff, London NW5
Runners-up Jonathan Jones, Oxford; Nicholas Grogan, Purley, Surrey
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