Each pair consists of two in a ‘row’ in a variety of meanings. PURL (14) & PLAIN (25) (line of stitches), MERCUTIO (17) & TYBALT (40) (brawl), ROT/TEN (24/27) (Rotten Row) and BOW (29) & STROKE (32) (journey in rowing boat).
First prize S.J.J. Tiffin, Cockermouth, Cumbria
Runners-up Stephen Daneff, London SW18; E.A. Wright, Fleetwood, Lancashire
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