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Codeword

Use the starting letters and your linguistic wits to solve this puzzle
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In the grid, each number represents a letter of the alphabet — all 26 letters are used. Use the initial clues in the code table to work out the rest of the code.

Identify the prize word for today’s Codeword puzzle (in the extra boxes below the grid) and you could win a Regions of Scotland Tasting Set from The Whisky Club, made up of five 3cl samples of whiskies from different regions in Scotland. For more information visit timeswhiskyclub.com.

Call 0901 292 5108 (ROI 1516 415 223) or Text STCODE followed by a space, then your answer and contact details to 85088 (ROI 57601) for your chance to win – eg STCODE VICTORY John Smith 123 London Road.

Calls cost £1.02 from BT land lines (ROI € 1.50). Other networks and mobiles may vary. Texts cost £1 (ROI € 1.50) plus your standard network rate. Winners will be picked at random from all correct answers received. Lines close at midnight on Saturday. If you call or text after this time, you will not be entered but may be charged.

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Extra codewords: Identify the seasonal bonus word in the extra boxes below the grid. There are no prizes for these puzzles, so the bonus word replaces the usual prize word.

STUCK? To get four random extra letter clues, call 0901 322 5309 (ROI 1514 415128) or text STCLUE to 85088 (ROI 57601). Calls cost 77p from BT landlines (ROI 75c). Other networks and mobiles may vary. SP: Spoke, W1B 2AG, 0844 415 0726 / 01437 8815 (Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm).