Clues by C. J. Morse in 1975-1976
Azed competitions from 156 to 203    All clues by C. J. Morse  |   1975-1976 Honours list
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No.Clue wordAwardClueExplanation
169THUGGEEVHCYou see Ulster’s foremost urge reflected in the sectarian killingU + egg (rev.), all in the
174EPEOLATRYVHCIn which – to adapt early poet – ‘words’ are ‘truly hallowed’anag.; ref. Henry VIII ii, 3, 68
183PICKLEVHCBrat in distress having to eat a little cabbage4 mngs.; cabbage2
187POWDERING-TUBVHCSpecial bath that helped sufferer with broken rib get up and downanag.
190CASSANDRASecondIn Paris’s case, the foremost of sisters – also pursued by the Sun-gods in cas (Fr.) + and Ra, & lit.; ref. Paris of Troy
195SHILLY-SHALLYVHCStupid swaying – drunk and soberdrunken pronunciation of ‘silly sally’
200The Extra Guest (minus CC) (Letters Latent)VHCEnticer’s victim? She was oneLucrece; luree
203BOGYVHCFare rises, having all round multiplied into something terrifyinggo (rev.) in by

HCs awarded in competitions:

156 OMBROPHOBOUS
165 Lance, pompano, bonito, porbeagle, thornback, menhaden, albacore, huso (Anagram)