Clues by L. W. Jenkinson in 1950 (2)
Ximenes competitions from 135 to 154 All clues by L. W. Jenkinson | 1950 (2) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 135 to 154 All clues by L. W. Jenkinson | 1950 (2) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. W. Jenkinson | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 10 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 139 | HECATOMB | VHC | Victims in two Classic races—both came unstuck | anag.; ref. Greek & Roman races |
| 145 | STEWART | VHC | Without some special faculty the bookworm will never make a philosopher | i.e. stew + art; stew (n., slang) = someone who studies hard; ref. Dugald S. |
| 147 | GATHER | Third | Reap what one has sewn, maybe | 2 mngs.; gather (n.) = pleat or fold sewn in cloth; ref. Galatians 6:7 |
| 148 | FILIBUSTER | VHC | Character who might be disposed to “lift” rubies indiscriminately | anag. & lit. |
HCs awarded in competitions:
135 STRIPPED
143 LAMPREY
152 SEA-LION
154 RABBIT