| Clues in archive | First Prizes | Other Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Hons points | First mention | Latest mention | Career span |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Bilsborough | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 7 | Jun 1950 | Aug 1958 | 8y 2m |
| Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ximenes competitions | ||||
| 1953 (2) | ||||
| 247 | VAMPIRE | VHC | Abusive description of Chancellor is initial sign of Opposition anger about current measure | amp in v. ire |
| 1952 (2) | ||||
| 201 | AMETHYST | VHC | Makes drinkers stay sober? No, makes them stay drunk | anag. |
| 1952 (1) | ||||
| 192 | WATSON | VHC | Medical institution in the old Strand was not rebuilt | anag.; ref. Sherlock H. short stories in Strand Magazine |
| 1951 (1) | ||||
| 158 | RATING | First | Scolding at being included in call-up | at in ring & lit. |
| 1950 (2) | ||||
| 139 | HECATOMB | Third | To me, Bach with variations is what the old cows died of! | anag.; sacrifice of 100 cattle (Brewer) |
Ximenes competitions
1958-1959
500 MOTHERS-IN-LAW
1953 (1)
213 LEMONADE
1952 (2)
203 WEATHERS
199 HONESTY
197 SCALES
196 SHAMAN / SERIAN (Right and Left)
1952 (1)
193 TRADUCER
1951 (2)
171 SERINGAS
1951 (1)
157 ORANGE
1950 (2)
146 BELDAME
145 STEWART
| Year | Prizes (1, 2, 3) | VHCs | HCs | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ximenes competitions | ||||
| 1958-1959 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – |
| 1953 (2) | 0 | 1 | 0 | – |
| 1953 (1) | 0 | 0 | 1 | – |
| 1952 (2) | 0 | 1 | 4 | – |
| 1952 (1) | 0 | 1 | 1 | – |
| 1951 (2) | 0 | 0 | 1 | – |
| 1951 (1) | 1 (1, 0, 0) | 0 | 1 | – |
| 1950 (2) | 1 (0, 0, 1) | 0 | 2 | – |