The grid represents Germany, with six bordering countries round the edge, and four cities in the interior, positioned roughly appropriately in relation to each other. 21 across is an anagram of DEUTSCH, which could be added to LAND to make DEUTSCHLAND.
First prize David Jenkinson, Matlock, Derbyshire
Runners-up Kevin Ward, Quorn, Leicestershire; Paul Machin, London N11
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issue 26 July 2014
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