Clues by F. G. Illingworth in 1963-1964
Ximenes competitions from 750 to 804 All clues by F. G. Illingworth | 1963-1964 Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 750 to 804 All clues by F. G. Illingworth | 1963-1964 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. G. Illingworth | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750 | SEVEN-FIFTY / CROSSWORDS (Right and Left) | VHC | When we hear clergymen throwing out “iffy” events, neutralising the gospel on Sunday, they are very apt to perplex us! | anag.; cryptic def.; ref. “Lift up your hearts” radio programme at 7.50 a.m. |
| 796 | STRAKE (or STRAIK) (Misprints) | VHC | Though stark mad, gains a First in English! | trough; I in anag.; first person |
| 800 | Charlemagne, Emperor of the West (Anagram) | Third | Now the arts emerge, for help came |
HCs awarded in competitions:
760 METAMORPHOSE
782 SWELL
786 METAMERES (Printer’s Devilry)