Clues by T. E. Sanders in 1950 (2)
Ximenes competitions from 135 to 154 All clues by T. E. Sanders | 1950 (2) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 135 to 154 All clues by T. E. Sanders | 1950 (2) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. E. Sanders | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135 | STRIPPED | First | Lost the thread and dropped every stitch | 2 mngs. |
| 139 | HECATOMB | VHC | This is the century a grave consequence would result from the victimisation of the lower class | cryptic def.; sacrifice of 100 cattle (Brewer); lower = cow |
| 145 | STEWART | Third | One of Parnell’s names for that blessed fellow Gladstone | St. Ewart (W. E. Gladstone); C. Stewart Parnell, Irish nationalist |
| 147 | GATHER | VHC | Pluck is an essential attribute in tilting at heroes | hidden |
| 154 | RABBIT | First | Saving up a little does multiply it quickly | bar (= except) (rev.) + bit; does = females |
HCs awarded in competitions:
143 LAMPREY
146 BELDAME
148 FILIBUSTER
150 CAPILLAMENTS
151 OPEN-SESAME
152 SEA-LION