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Solution to Crossword 724: Rule of three

Theme: the Roman Triumvirate, Groupings: 3 (+ 24/36, marks); 8 (+ 14/21, components); 13 (+ 1D/4D, synonyms).

Winners: D. Finkel, Borehamwood, Herts (£20); John M. Brown, Rolleston-on-Dove; Geoff Jones, Hitchin, Herts.

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