SPIRAL

The completed puzzle is made up of two long chains of words – one reading inwards from box 1 to 100; the other outwards from 100 to 1. Only one letter is allowed in each box. Once you’ve completed the puzzle, the letters in the blue boxes can be rearranged to spell out the prize word, which this week means ‘Prevent something continuing’. See how to enter below. 56-61 Exchanges 54-52 Aberdeen river 62-66 Grecian column 51-48 Greek cheese style 47-45 Solemn promise Round 44-40 Feeling of dread Not lawful 39-37 Rest on a chair

36-31 Ethnic bigotry Remaining

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Pause marks Lodgings

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‘Excuse me...’ Resistance unit So; thus

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‘Monster’ actress, Christina

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