Clues by H. C. Hills in 1948 (1)
Ximenes competitions from 66 to 78 All clues by H. C. Hills | 1948 (1) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 66 to 78 All clues by H. C. Hills | 1948 (1) Honours list
First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
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H. C. Hills | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
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68 | ANTIGROPELOS | VHC | In manner hesitant I grope, lost for a clue. Why not spatter with dashes? | hidden |
75 | PETROLEUSES | VHC | They fired Paris with enthusiasm. (No wonder, when mother’s darling takes part, and uses make up!) | pet role uses |
76 | VALEDICTORY | VHC | Mr. Dalton made one (despite success about the penny on beer!) | ale d in victory; ref. leaked details of 1947 budget, and resignation of Hugh Dalton, CE |
77 | MAROON | VHC | clue missing | |
78 | CAKE-WALK | Second | clue missing |
HCs awarded in competitions:
74 DEODAR