Clues by R. W. Hawes in 1953 (2)
Ximenes competitions from 233 to 257 All clues by R. W. Hawes | 1953 (2) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 233 to 257 All clues by R. W. Hawes | 1953 (2) Honours list
First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R. W. Hawes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 22 |
No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
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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 |
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. |
253 | DERATION | VHC | To make things easier for the dealer, don’t have any more marked cards | cryptic def.; ref. ration cards |
HCs awarded in competitions:
237 BASTINADE
255 SCUTTLE
257 PYROTECHNICS (Straight Clue)