Clues by E. M. Hornby in 1970-1971
Ximenes competitions from 1110 to 1162 All clues by E. M. Hornby | 1970-1971 Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 1110 to 1162 All clues by E. M. Hornby | 1970-1971 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. M. Hornby | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1115 | FLESH-POTTERY | VHC | He slept, forty winks; it often has that effect | anag. & lit.; wink = flicker |
| 1135 | HILAIRE BELLOC | VHC | I cheer Balliol on, she made me | anag. & lit.; on = getting drunk; “B. made me …” |
| 1140 | CALLOUS | Third | Ring twice, in some cases we might be failing to listen | call O + us, accusative, etc. |
| 1145 | GENIPAP | Third | It has its roots low down and I dug | gen I pap |
HCs awarded in competitions:
1110 IMPERSONATE
1119 RONDE (Printer’s Devilry)
1127 TRAYBIT
1143 MORGIANA