A £15 book token will be awarded to the first correct cryptic crossword solution randomly selected from all correct entries received by the submission deadline. Entries should be addressed to:

Life and Work (Crossword) 121 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 4YN and should be received by April 7. The solution will be published in the May issue and the prize winner in the June issue.

Winner of February 2025 Cryptic Crossword

James G Somerville, Nairn

Solution to March 2025 Cryptic Crossword

ACROSS: 1 Cherub 4 Joshua 7 Lie to 9 Wahine 10 Superior 11 Bethlehem 13 Right 16 Holy Innocents 18 Edith 19 Christian 23 Together 24 Temple 25 Ophir 26 Rennes 27 Exodus.

DOWN: 1 Cobweb 2 Radish 3 Blue devil 4 Joppa 5 Star sign 6 Ararat 8 Eastern Church 12 Ephod 14 Hosea 15 Scripture 17 Lutheran 18 Esther 20 Tomato 21 Naevus 22 Chaos.