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The Spectator
EXPLORE THE ISSUE 30 August 2025
issue 30 August 2025

The unclued lights reveal the titles of six Westerns: 1A, 1D/38/26, 18/5/43, 20/11, 23 and 45/24.

First prize Basia Jones, London WC1

Runners-up Michael Crapper, Whitchurch, Hants; Geoff Hollas, London W12

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