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Six unclued Eghts were RABBITS (33) — said for luck on the first of the month. WELSH RABBIT (16D), being associated with WALES (16A), linked the puzzle's theme to its date, SAINT DAVID'S DAY (1D).

First prize: Jack Hinton, Swansea. Runners-up: Mrs INC Evans, Crew- kerne; J. Coleby, Buckley, Flintshire.