Clues by H. W. Massingham in 1991-1992
Azed competitions from 995 to 1043    All clues by H. W. Massingham  |   1991-1992 Honours list
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No.Clue wordAwardClueExplanation
1008SPORTSCASTER (Misprints)VHCFan at Wimbledon (say) or many an armchair supporter doesDan; i.e. sports caster; ref. D. Maskell
1017SCHAPSKA / PEARMAIN (Right and Left)VHCDrill airman order? One with a pip or two has packs checked out for military detail?PE + anag.; anag.
1024PRESENT (3 defs + sub. ind. of wrapping) (Parcels)VHCYes, rich exotic perfume certain men with boxes bring in with ceremonyCHY(PRE SENT)RIES; anag.
1030PASTILLEVHCA photograph occupying page three ultimately symbolises a tabloida still in p e; see etym. of tabloid in C.
1034BURLAPVHCDecorative cloth’s indeed spotted in Belcher’s specialty?la in burp

HCs awarded in competitions:

1000 ONE THOUSAND
1013 ALVEARY
1021 BEARD
1026 LET-OFF
1039 TOLERABLE