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 ‘Become less strong or powerful’. See how to enter below. 66-73 In the present 61-58 Pre-roman era inhabitant of Europe Ship-towing Sporting move vessel Photo-taking Runner’s speed device

Mend Stinging insect Provide help Parade, file

Steal from Besmear

Assumed name Red, raised mark Touch or taste, eg Tiny, informally Give

Spy

Boxes INWARD

1-5 6-10 11-15 16-22 23-26

27-32

33-37 38-43 44-48 49-51 52-54 55-60 61-65

Municipal chief Musical speed Beginning Somewhat dull Barnyard bleaters To settle comfortably Fury

Muscle spasms Conscious PC competitor Moose

Bovine animals Sleazeball 74-76

77-80 81-86 87-92 93-95 96-100

Boxes OUTWARD

100-97 96-92 91-89 88-85 84-82

81-77 76-72 71-69

68-66

65-62

Set forth in a ship Cancel

Certain sibling Bollywood dress Tailless, large primate

Goover

Brave

Early computing pioneer, Lovelace Succeeded at a competition, perhaps

British noble 57-52 51-46

45-42 41-37 36-34 33-30 29-25 24-20 19-14 13-9 8-4 3-1