The next-to-outermost circuit listed seven of DANTE’S nine circles of HELL. (No room for GLUTTONY or TREACHERY). First prize Wendy Meredith, Exeter Runners-up Julian Hammond, Manchester; John Bennett, Havant, Hants
20 Jun 2026
issue 20 June 2026
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The next-to-outermost circuit listed seven of DANTE’S nine circles of HELL. (No room for GLUTTONY or TREACHERY).
First prize Wendy Meredith, Exeter
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