Hi Martin, I'm a new member and this is my very first reply!
I know John and he told me about this site. I'm not sure if he'd agree with this or not but here goes:
I'd say don't mess around with the given words; I wouldn't chance it.
I've won first prize with bouts-rimes twice in The Oldie (Nov 02 and Aug 05). I'm working on this current one - trying for a 'hat trick' but not holding my breath, since I've seen the standard here!!
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