Clues by W. K. M. Slimmings in 1949 (1)
Ximenes competitions from 92 to 104 All clues by W. K. M. Slimmings | 1949 (1) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 92 to 104 All clues by W. K. M. Slimmings | 1949 (1) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W. K. M. Slimmings | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 10 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | NESTOR | VHC | He suggests that X. latterly has begun picking Torquemada’s brains, and his advice is usually sound | (Xime)nes, Tor(quemada) |
| 100 | Word containing ADDING | VHC | Not back from the station buffet counter—still stuffing! | padding; Paddington less not (rev.); 2 defs. |
| 101 | BARRACKS | VHC | Hoots, a wee place in the Hebrides, wi’ fivescore head o’ kye an’ sheep, wad dae me fine! | Barra + C + k, s |
| 102 | ARCHIMEDES | VHC | Coy? I’m the Home Secretary’s mentor on curves and figures generally! | arch I’m Ede’s; ref. James Ede, Home Sec. in 1949 |
HCs awarded in competitions:
94 SARDELLE
103 MOSES
104 STARE (Printer’s Devilry)