The theme word is KING and the pairs are 4/41, 14/1A, 19/27, 34/16 and 38/24.
First prize C.V. Clark, London WC1
Runners-up C.S.G. Elengorn, Enfield, Middlesex; Jacqui Sohn, Gorleston, Norfolk

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