Four types of CAKE (37) were given UPSIDE-DOWN (5): 10D, 20D, 31D and 33D. Four other types of cake were TIPSY (14), i.e. anagrams: 26A (éclair); 40A (Madeira); 7D (Sachertorte); 30D (Dundee).
First prize Wendy Atkin, Sleaford, Lincolnshire
Runners-up Rafe Magrath, London SW13; Neil Mendoza, London W11
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