Clues by W. K. M. Slimmings in 1977-1978
Azed competitions from 259 to 310    All clues by W. K. M. Slimmings  |   1977-1978 Honours list
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W. K. M. Slimmings0006510
 
No.Clue wordAwardClueExplanation
259TRANSIREVHCWhat finally managed to get clearance for tramp in dock?t + ran + sire; get = beget; tramp ship
263ERIACH (Printer’s Devilry)VHCHot ash? I’v/e products of flue vent I’d scrub, gladly 
272MALAGUETTAVHCCause of burning sensation, initially to tongue, inside of cheek, mostly?ague + tt in mala(r), & lit.
281DINOCERASVHCScared off investing in Ohio I became stony in Wyomingin O in anag.
285BOYFRIEND (Misprints)VHCFiery scuffles within union to check I’m steadychick; anag. in bond
289AMNESIACVHCFugal treatment of ‘Amen’ is the soul of Bachanag. + (B)ac(h); fugue, type of amnesia
298*NOSERVHCReason for one being K.O’d, boxing?anag. less a, & lit.; for = but for; box = overturn

HCs awarded in competitions:

267 MORRIS-DANCE
276 AMTRACK
300 SLINK-BUTCHER
301 TROLLOPISH
306 DICKENS

* Competition excluded from annual honours