Clues by J. W. Bates in 1959-1960
Ximenes competitions from 543 to 590 All clues by J. W. Bates | 1959-1960 Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 543 to 590 All clues by J. W. Bates | 1959-1960 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. W. Bates | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 21 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 543 | NUTRIA / ERMINE (Right and Left) | VHC | The makings of a muff, in the rough in a rut; the makings of another —in mere foozling! | anag.; anag. |
| 547 | STORMY | VHC | Gold-mine found under street—just when the Mercury can afford only a short column! | St + or my; barometer |
| 564 | SHE-BEAR | VHC | Ah! beer’s poor—missus’ brewin’ might suit me just as well by the sound of it! | anag.; ‘Mrs Bruin’ |
HCs awarded in competitions:
551 PITCHER
555 JURYWOMAN
560 CONGENITALLY
569 PROPOSAL