Clues by W. K. M. Slimmings in 1954 (1)
Ximenes competitions from 259 to 283 All clues by W. K. M. Slimmings | 1954 (1) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 259 to 283 All clues by W. K. M. Slimmings | 1954 (1) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W. K. M. Slimmings | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 263 | We think so then and we thought so still! (Anagram) | VHC | Tosh? Whew, I think that old E. L.’s gone nuts! | |
| 265 | THERMAE | Third | You want comforts in cold winters, or warm springs? The recipe? Try the soft, alluring West | the r. Mae (West) |
| 273 | COUSIN | VHC | Let us split the money equally—one of Uncle’s stock answers | us in coin; stock = family; Uncle = pawnbroker |
| 279 | CRYPTOGRAM | VHC | There’s a rumour—keep it quiet!—Fonteyn’s to appear in Worm’s Eye View. Bentley might tell what’s behind it | cry + p + Margot (rev.); R.A.F. Bentley’s codes; ref. film & play “W. E. V.” and Muriel Bentley, U.S. ballet dancer |
| 283 | SOBER | Third | Well, Bertie? Wanting a cravat of a pattern Jeeves would approve? | so Ber(tie) |
HCs awarded in competitions:
259 AGANIPPE
261 DECANTER
271 TRIPLET
275 ESTOVER (Printer’s Devilry)
277 PRODIGALLY