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issue 21 January 2017

Perimetric trios combine to suggest HOG/MAN/AY: SHILLING, MALE, INDEED; SWINE, ATTENDANT, YES; MOUND, EMPLOYEE, EVER. The relevant activity is FIRST-FOOTING (35/25/16) and the relevant name is SYLVESTER (11).
 
First prize Helen Hinder, Knaphill, Surrey
Runners-up Mrs J. Smith, Beeston, Norfolk; Bill Stewart, Leicester

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