Clues written by R. W. Hawes
HCs | Annual honours | Other competitors |
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| Clues in archive | First Prizes | Other Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Hons points | First mention | Latest mention | Career span |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. W. Hawes | 15 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 21 | 17 | Aug 1950 | Feb 1997 | 46y 6m |
| Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-1993 | ||||
| 1061 | MAGIC | VHC | Girl I’d spirited away, another cut in half about sums it up | ma(I’d) + gi(rl) + c., & lit. |
| 1991-1992 | ||||
| 1004 | OIL PAINTINGS | VHC | One might decipher initials – those of Paul Gauguin – on here | anag. incl. P, G, & lit. |
| 1990-1991 | ||||
| 978 | DOUBLE-CENTURY | VHC | Compilation of extremes of courage and tenacity and run after run | double + anag. of c, e, t, y run, & lit. |
| Ximenes competitions | ||||
| 1961-1962 | ||||
| 664 | MANIPULATE | Second | A peer, one of Russell’s breed, being prepared to go back inside, shows what nuclear demonstrators will do | a lupin (rev.) in mate; Russell lupin: ref. Bertrand R. |
| 651 | NIPCHEESE | VHC | He wouldn’t consider a Grand Prix to be severe with Dunlop, for example | nip cheese; prix (Fr.) = price; D. cheese |
| 1954 (2) | ||||
| 297 | CONTRAPUNTAL | VHC | Any popular cantata with diminished thirds may be arranged in this manner | anag. omitting every 3rd letter, & lit. |
| 1954 (1) | ||||
| 269 | ASCENT | VHC | Plant growth may be seen in spring but not in the fall | 2 mngs. |
| 267 | TRADE | Third | Holding several tricks, I’m calling; some firm bidding may secure this contract | 3 mngs.; tricks of the trade |
| 1953 (2) | ||||
| 253 | DERATION | VHC | To make things easier for the dealer, don’t have any more marked cards | cryptic def.; ref. ration cards |
| 245 | GLAMOUR / SOPRANO (Right and Left) | VHC | It’s the essence of a Peach Melba—something soaked and curdled with nothing added | cryptic def.; sop ran 0; ref. Dame Nellie M. |
| 241 | MANDOLINE | VHC | Though round-backed and stringy, I may be picked for a few rounds—with the gloves off! | cryptic def.; rounds = songs; boxing |
| 1953 (1) | ||||
| 219 | SOCIALIST | VHC | Soccer left-half, with first-class back heel, agitates the opposing right wing | soc(cer) + A1 (rev.) + list |
| 217 | DEPOSIT | VHC | The trailer of Cavalcade has positive appeal—might be a fine film | (Cavalca)de pos it; ref. 1933 film |
| 1952 (1) | ||||
| 189 | SALTIRE | VHC | To charge too much leads to a strong resentment and makes one cross | salt (sl.) + ire |
| 1950 (2) | ||||
| 150 | CAPILLAMENTS | VHC | Thin hairs perhaps result from disfiguring scalp ailment | anag. |
1996-1997
1290 NITERIE
1992-1993
1074 DEMIREP
1069 (P)OSTICHE (Headpieces)
1990-1991
987 IRON CURTAIN
969 BUNTER
1989-1990
922 REFORMADO
1988-1989
874 BLUESTOCKING
1984-1985
660 Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse (Anagram)
Ximenes competitions
1969-1970
1089 ENCLOISTER
1962-1963
708 HEARTS
1961-1962
660 RUBBER (Misprints)
1954 (2)
306 CHICANE / RAMPART (Right and Left)
291 APAGOGE
1953 (2)
257 PYROTECHNICS (Straight Clue)
255 SCUTTLE
237 BASTINADE
1953 (1)
213 LEMONADE
1952 (1)
187 GROWLER
1951 (2)
175 HAIR-LINE
1950 (2)
154 RABBIT
147 GATHER
| Year | Prizes (1, 2, 3) | VHCs | HCs | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-1997 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – |
| 1992-1993 | 0 | 1 | 2 | – |
| 1991-1992 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – |
| 1990-1991 | 0 | 1 | 2 | – |
| 1989-1990 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – |
| 1988-1989 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – |
| 1984-1985 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – |
| Ximenes competitions | ||||
| 1969-1970 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – |
| 1962-1963 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – |
| 1961-1962 | 1 (0, 1, 0) | 1 | 1 | – |
| 1954 (2) | 0 | 1 | 2 | – |
| 1954 (1) | 1 (0, 0, 1) | 1 | 0 | – |
| 1953 (2) | 0 | 3 | 3 | – |
| 1953 (1) | 0 | 2 | 1 | – |
| 1952 (1) | 0 | 1 | 1 | – |
| 1951 (2) | 0 | 0 | 1 | – |
| 1950 (2) | 0 | 1 | 2 | – |