SOLUTION TO CROSSWORD No 38 – September 17

Across: 8 Primrose 9 Undue 10 Optimistic 11 Elf 13 Egret 15 Oenothera 19 Cornus 20 Nepeta 21 Decreased 23 Leith 26 Inn 27 Attractive 30 Alibi 31 Entrails. Down: 1 Drop 2 Omnipotent 3 Gobi 4 Wetter 5 Ounce 6 Odder 7 Delft 12 Legume 14 Gargantuan 16 Eleven 17 Head 18 Acer 22 Esteem 23 Lilac 24 India 25 Habit 28 Anti 29 Volt. Hidden clues: Dogwood (Cornus); Catmint (Nepeta).

Winner of crossword No 38 is Anne Denham from Saddleworth, Greater Manchester.