Crossword solution

2709: Our set – solution

19 July 2025

9:00 AM

19 July 2025

9:00 AM

The unclued lights are the names of the principal members of the Spectator crossword compiling team since its inception in July 1981. 7 Across reveals JAC and DOC, while Mass appears in the red squares. The yellow squares can be arranged to spell La Jerazana.


First prize Tim and Cathy Knox, London WC1N

Runners-up Julian Hammond, Manchester; John and Di Lee, Axminster, Devon

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