Clues by G. G. Lawrance in 1952 (1)
Ximenes competitions from 181 to 193 All clues by G. G. Lawrance | 1952 (1) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 181 to 193 All clues by G. G. Lawrance | 1952 (1) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. G. Lawrance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 8 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 182 | MISTLETOE | VHC | I live with my host throughout the year and get put up for Christmas | cryptic def.; m. is a parasite |
| 183 | SAUSAGES | VHC | They may be cooked to demonstrate the Aga’s uses | anag. & lit.; ref. Aga cookers |
| 188 | Beware the Ides of March (Anagram) | VHC | … which Rab seemed to fear | ref. R. A. Butler, Chancellor in recently-elected government |
| 190 | CHEQUERS | VHC | The Prime Minister’s address included a reference to the Queen—that’s what the applause was about | Qu. in cheers; ref. PM’s country residence |
| 192 | WATSON | VHC | The first character in whodunits to get badly sat on | w + anag., & lit. |
HCs awarded in competitions:
181 HANGABLE
184 MEREST / WYOMING (DLM)
185 STOUT
187 GROWLER
189 SALTIRE