The proverb reads ‘A lie will go round the world while truth is pulling its boots on’ (19/7/29/1D/8/10) by C.H. Spurgeon. The unclued lights at 13, 38 and 39 are BOOTS.
First prize Janet Burke, Peterborough
Runners-up Geoff Lee, London N1, Alan Connor, Kew, Twickenham
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