The twelve undefined solutions become one Scottish and eleven English towns, if the final letter is omitted or a letter is added at the start.
First prize Pamela Moorey, London EC1
Runners-up Glyn Watkins, Portishead, Bristol Lowri Williams, Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent
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