Clues by V. Jennings in 1957-1958
Ximenes competitions from 438 to 486 All clues by V. Jennings | 1957-1958 Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 438 to 486 All clues by V. Jennings | 1957-1958 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V. Jennings | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 438 | MACARONI | VHC | Here, I can roam freely: in Italy, I would certainly be put inside | anag.; put inside = eaten |
| 460 | ASTONISHMENT (Misprints) | VHC | Take a street full of stylish males, and see the effect of a stocking! | shocking; a + tonish men in St |
| 467 | A humorous definition (Humorous definition) | First | DYE—Stain, as used to preserve the colour of the hair, and the illusions cherished beneath it | |
| 486 | BARACAN | Second | Camelot of old, Arthur’s capital, in support of fair sex, would need keep for preservation! | A in bra + can; can (vb.) = preserve; camelot2 |
HCs awarded in competitions:
443 HALF-SEAS-OVER
447 TOUSLE
456 PLAFOND
464 STRAWED
473 LISSOME (Printer’s Devilry)
482 LEASING-MAKER