The unclued lights when arranged as 12, 11, 43, 5, 24, 1D, 1A form Chambers’ definition of MULLET at 30D.
First prize Lynne Mullen, Eastbourne
Runners-up Susan Bell, Reeth, N. Yorks; Paul Davies, Reading, Berkshire

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