ULTIMATE ALPHABEATER

Can you crack the super-tough Ultimate Alphabeater? Each grid number represents a letter – or black square. As in Alphapuzzle, every letter of the alphabet is used. But you have to complete the grid too! Use the given letters and black squares below the main grid to start. Alphabeater is ‘rotationally symmetrical’ – in other words it looks exactly the same if you turn the page upside down. Solution next Sunday.

For up to six extra letters call 0907 181 2599 (Deduct five minutes from Target Time for each extra letter heard). Callers will also hear two black squares clues free of any Target Time penalty. *Calls cost 80p per minute plus your telephone company’s network access charge. SP: Spoke, 0333 202 3390

Puzzle phone and text services SP: Spoke, London W1B 2AG

Target time: 48 minutes

Stuck getting started?

Try one of our helplines *Calls cost 80p per minute plus your telephone company’s network access charge.

Last Sunday’s Solution:

Black squares: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 18, 22, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40.

Across: Building, Site, Gizmo, Raja, Quash, Who, Canine, Fest, Jets, Dermal, Eve, Frost, Numb, Mints, Coax, Detached. Down: Blur, Awake, Ruck, Two, Legacies, Swap, Weave, Nymph, Voice, Oxide, Lieu, Forensic, Ale, Kegs, Spasm, Bond.

Alternatively, for six extra letter clues direct to your mobile, text SXBEAT to 84901 Texts cost £1 plus your usual network operator rate. Reduce Target Time by five minutes for each extra letter

*SP: Spoke - Helpline 0333 202 3390