And the winner is...

It may be because his surname is Cross or it may be that he has an eye for the right word, but Brent Cross, a scientific officer in molecular and cell biology, has won the UCT 175 mega crossword puzzle. His entry was the first correct one drawn and wins him an Exclusive Books voucher worth R250. Congratulations and thanks to all those who entered. The solution is above, for those who are still chewing their pencil tips.