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Sponsor: John Lawless  
Contest: In 25 words 

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Read words backwards between few lines 
Of manmade markings in “bold” signs.
A wordplay is scarce, criteria are clear - 
Now you, Sir John, unscramble, Dear!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Dietrich Avatar
June 24, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Very very clever!! Big congrats
Kendrick Avatar
June 24, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Congratulations on your creative winning work in John's contest. Such talent in a great short work. Way to go. Sara K.
Lillico  Avatar
June 24, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Thank you Sara. Tried hard in search of 25 :)
Lawless Avatar
June 24, 2026 at 6:22 AM
thanks for playing in the contest and thanks for the compliment....
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