Clues by A. E. Smith in 1950 (2)
Ximenes competitions from 135 to 154    All clues by A. E. Smith  |   1950 (2) Honours list
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A. E. Smith0002439
 
No.Clue wordAwardClueExplanation
139HECATOMBVHCThe large number of victims finished off by M & B gives a bad headache to the doctor!anag. of (head)ache + to MB; i.e. ends with m and b; ref. beer brand
146BELDAMEVHCWith a broken heart, the old lady shows her medalB(O)E + anag. of medal; BOE = Bank of England, ‘The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street’

HCs awarded in competitions:

135 STRIPPED
143 LAMPREY
145 STEWART
154 RABBIT