Clues by C. Allen Baker in 1955-1956
Ximenes competitions from 329 to 382 All clues by C. Allen Baker | 1955-1956 Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 329 to 382 All clues by C. Allen Baker | 1955-1956 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Allen Baker | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 334 | CHEROOT | Second | Something to set aglow the heart of a good old Tory champion—a 50% Tory backing! | (Chur)c(hill) + hero + To(ry) (rev.) |
| 338 | SHE-ASS | VHC | One feels a Colt with a cartridge of brass containing explosive | HE in sass |
| 347 | TELEVISOR | VHC | I divert the lot I serve | anag. & lit. |
| 351 | LUSTRE | VHC | If a good man is led into temptation, a five-year stretch in jug may well give cause for reflection | St. in lure, 2 defs. |
| 364 | HELLEBORE | VHC | A blooming early riser sets the alarm when retiring to ring hours before needing to be about! | bell (rev.) + O all in h + ere |
| 382 | ABSTAIN | VHC | Only half the bags brought up—it’s an outrage! Don’t tip the porter! | ba(gs) (rev.) + anag.; porter ale |
HCs awarded in competitions:
329 HAMADRYAD
360 WRINKLE / EGG-BIRD (Right and Left)
369 BERET