7D sung by 40A suggested other unclued lights, all anagrams of fruits: 12A mango; 17A apple; 18A apricot; 24A damson; 9D tangerine. MELON, an anagram of LEMON, was to be highlighted.
First prize Kathleen Durber, Stoke-on-Trent
Runners-up Clare Reynolds, London SE24; Sid Field, Stockton on Tees

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