Clues by H. C. Hills in 1948 (1)
Ximenes competitions from 66 to 78    All clues by H. C. Hills  |   1948 (1) Honours list
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No.Clue wordAwardClueExplanation
68ANTIGROPELOSVHCIn manner hesitant I grope, lost for a clue. Why not spatter with dashes?hidden
75PETROLEUSESVHCThey fired Paris with enthusiasm. (No wonder, when mother’s darling takes part, and uses make up!)pet role uses
76VALEDICTORYVHCMr. 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
77MAROONVHCclue missing
78CAKE-WALKSecondclue missing

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74 DEODAR