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10a Tory leader once, Howard's only leader fit (5) H-G-E

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nickgascoign | 11:03 Mon 10th Oct 2011 | Crosswords
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There's an obvious answer for this (HAGUE), but I can't relate it to the second phrase of the clue. Can anyone explain this for me please (or provide an alternative answer)?
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Howard's leader - H
A fit - ague
H+ague , a bout of malaria. is 'fit' another word for bout?
Ague: A fever (such as from malaria) that is marked by paroxysms of chills, fever, and sweating recurring regular intervals. Also a fit of shivering, a chill. Hence, ague can refer to both chills and fevers
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Thanks for all those good explanations - I can sleep easy now.

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