Clues by R. W. Hawes in 1953 (2)
Ximenes competitions from 233 to 257    All clues by R. W. Hawes  |   1953 (2) Honours list
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R. W. Hawes0003322
 
No.Clue wordAwardClueExplanation
241MANDOLINEVHCThough round-backed and stringy, I may be picked for a few rounds—with the gloves off!cryptic def.; rounds = songs; boxing
245GLAMOUR / SOPRANO (Right and Left)VHCIt’s the essence of a Peach Melba—something soaked and curdled with nothing addedcryptic def.; sop ran 0; ref. Dame Nellie M.
253DERATIONVHCTo make things easier for the dealer, don’t have any more marked cardscryptic def.; ref. ration cards

HCs awarded in competitions:

237 BASTINADE
255 SCUTTLE
257 PYROTECHNICS (Straight Clue)