The chain of anagrams is as follows: 40, 8, 18, 25, 22, 23, 21D, 19, 1A
First prize Robert Hirst, Twineham, West Sussex
Runners-up Philip Berridge, Spalding, Lincolnshire; R.B. Briercliffe, Isle of Man

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