Clues by J. B. Widdowson in 1958-1959
Ximenes competitions from 490 to 538 All clues by J. B. Widdowson | 1958-1959 Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 490 to 538 All clues by J. B. Widdowson | 1958-1959 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. B. Widdowson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 17 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 490 | CLEAR def. WEIGH (Wrong Number) | VHC | It’s plain the article has gone to press back to front, with the middle missing | press; transposition of ar(ti)cle |
| 500 | MOTHERS-IN-LAW | VHC | Makes horseman wilt and grooms shudder, the way the chestnut goes! | anag.; chestnut = stale joke |
| 504 | LEAD-LINE | VHC | I’m heading for a low dive—all I need is my make-up! | anag. |
| 508 | CUMBERGROUND | VHC | Copper medal with former royal cipher inscribed in circle has no cash value | Cu MBE + GR in round |
HCs awarded in competitions:
517 CAROTID