LETHAL BITES (14 7) and BLITHE TALES (36 33) are possible results of the STORMING (19) of THE BASTILLE (an event commemorated on 14/7). Definitions of the components of the results are 23, 31, 11 and 8.
First prize P. Langdale, London N10
Runners-up Alan Donovan, Croydon; John Light, Addlestone, Surrey
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