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Solution To 884: Dc

The four examples of the title, other than 600, are 11, 38 + 22, 10 + 4A and 32 + 13. Winners: M. C. C. Rich, Ripon (£20); Mrs M. Purdie, Cupar, Fife; Charlotte, Lady Reay,......

No. 1554: Unpresentables

The season abounds with brochures adver- tising Christmas presents that nobody could possibly want, Four such items please, with accompanying salesman's guff. Maximum 150 words.......

Competition

Shayk-al-Subair Jaspistos I n Competition No. 1551 you were asked for an extract from a doctoral thesis arguing that Shakespeare was an Arab. A brave entry to a competition......

Spectat" Or

BOOK OF CROSSWORDS GRAFTON BOOKS The Spectator enjoys a high reputation for its crosswords, which attract a large weekly postbag. This collection of 100 puzzles fea- tures the......