Clues by F. H. W. Hawes in 1956-1957
Ximenes competitions from 386 to 434 All clues by F. H. W. Hawes | 1956-1957 Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 386 to 434 All clues by F. H. W. Hawes | 1956-1957 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. H. W. Hawes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 21 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 386 | CLEITHRAL | VHC | All the Dublin policemen blown up under one roof! | anag. incl. RIC; ref. British police force in pre-independence Ireland |
| 395 | SCALE-ARMOUR | VHC | Plate-layers—carried on the tender for protection? | cryptic def. |
| 408 | BILLET | VHC | Guided missile target of wood? It’lI be blown to pieces! | anag.; “Every bullet has its b.” |
HCs awarded in competitions:
400 Word with 400 theme (Quatercentenary)