The theme word is CLIMBER. All unclued lights are therefore entered going upwards. There are three different types of climbers: plants (1, 8 and 22), mountaineers (4 and 27) and social climbers (14 and 18).
First prize Andreas Fabian, Dunsden, Oxon
Runners-up Hugh Aplin, London SW19; Sandra Speak, Dursley, Glos
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