| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| HST | Surprise winner of 1948: Abbr. |
| DEWEY | Surprise loser of 1948 |
| DEWEY | Surprise also-ran in 1948 |
| TRUMAN | Winner of 1948 |
| DEVOTO | 1948 winner of Pulitzer Prize in history. |
| TSE | Monogram of 1948 Nobel winner for literature |
| TANDY | Best dramatic actress Tony winner of 1948, 1978 and 1983 |
