The theme word is scales: 1D, 14 and 40 are creatures with scales; 5, 9 and 17 are musical scales; 13, 34 and 39 all gave their names of scientific scales. 33 was to be highlighted.
First prize Mrs D. Selvidge, Vale, Guernsey
Runners-up G. Snailham, Windsor; H.A. Hyman, London W1
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