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The associated words are: FIRE (three synonyms at 10A, 34A, 39A), POLICE (chemical symbols of 14D, 8A, 28D = Po+Li+Ce) and AMBULANCE (21D+3D+18D form a definition).

Winners: R. R. Tyler, Exeter (no); Charlotte, Lady Reay, Melrose; P. H. Dacre, Acomb, York.