The thematic term (formed by letters cut from definitions, 17, and letters added to definitions) is SCISSORS-AND-PASTE. Unclued lights are types of scissors (9, 25, 31, 32) and paste (1, 6D, 20, 28).
First prize L. Coumbe, Benfleet, Essex
Runners-up Stephen Gore, Seer Green, Bucks; C.R. Haigh, Hassocks, West Sussex
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