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The thematic work was GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES (11 16 22) by ANI- TA LOOS (19), the remaining unclued lights being four types of blonde (9, 40, 43A, 36D).

First prize: Beryl Dunlop, Docking, Norfolk; Runners-up: Mrs K. Orr, Dollar, Clackmannanshire; Ken- neth M. Robb, Linlithgow.

Dictionary prizes are sent out by the 'Post-a-Book' service.