The unclued Across lights were some of the radio communications alphabet and the unclued Down lights are part of the current Nato alphabet, all listed under ROGER (solution at 16 Across) in Brewer. ‘Uncle’ and ‘Victor’ are two further examples from the respective alphabets.

First prize Revd John Thackray, Ipswich, Suffolk 

Runners-up Paul Harrison, Wilpshire, Blackburn, Lancs; R.B.