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Solution to 1315: Key words

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The perimeter quotation, by Francis Scott Key, referred to THE STAR- SPANGLED BANNER (27 14-35A 40). The flag — also known as Ow GLORY (18 13) — was adopted by act of Congress on 14 June 1777.

First prize: Phil Boldry, Henley-on- Thames, Oxon. Runners-up: Ben Stephenson, London SW12; S. New- man, Oxford.