Prize Puzzle – October 2012

Monthly Prize Puzzle No 5 (October 2012) by Radler

In association with Hamlyn Books,
the publishers of Telegraph Crossword Books

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There are 26 answers beginning with 25 different letters. Which letter is used twice and which is omitted?

Solvers should complete the entry box below with the answer to the question. There is no need to send a completed solution. Closing date for entries is midnight on October 20th. The winner will receive their choice of any two of The Telegraph All New Cryptic Crosswords Books or The Telegraph All New Toughie Crossword Books published by Hamlyn.

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The competition is now closed.



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