1D / 25D is a quote by 1A. Remaining unclued lights were all anagrams of gemstones: 15A sapphire; 16A ruby; 13D tiger’s eye; 14D garnet; 15D lapis; 23D moonstone.
First prize Ann Moore, Lowestoft, Suffolk
Runners-up Margaret Almond, Southampton; Neville Twickel, Tidmington, Warwickshire

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