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The Azed Cup

Dr S. J. Shaw wins First Prize in competition 2543.

CABRETTA

Skins of Argentine ruminant, processed with currying after being tanned initially

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From the archive

Screen for saint’s remnants – this forms it, perhaps? (9)

First prize winner by R. J. Whale in competition 1294