Clues by W. K. M. Slimmings in 1951 (2)
Ximenes competitions from 168 to 180 All clues by W. K. M. Slimmings | 1951 (2) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 168 to 180 All clues by W. K. M. Slimmings | 1951 (2) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W. K. M. Slimmings | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 21 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 175 | HAIR-LINE | VHC | Spooner takes a catch from this uppish stroke, made very fine, by Parker | 2 mngs.; angler using spoon bait, P. pen, cricketers Reggie S. and Charlie P. |
| 177 | DESOLATE | VHC | If I lose my seat, I can still get the dole—that’s how the Left feel | i.e. desolate minus anag. of seat = dole; ref. imminent Gen. Election [see comments] |
| 178 | HIDEOUS | VHC | Fell, nothing on, in front of bus—head knocked off—horrible, very! | hide + 0 + (b)us; fell4, fell = slain |
HCs awarded in competitions:
168 PIPS (Misprints)
170 GUINEA
176 SPIGOT
180 HESPER (Printer’s Devilry)