Clues by Cdr H. H. L. Dickson in 1953 (2)
Ximenes competitions from 233 to 257 All clues by Cdr H. H. L. Dickson | 1953 (2) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 233 to 257 All clues by Cdr H. H. L. Dickson | 1953 (2) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cdr H. H. L. Dickson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 237 | BASTINADE | VHC | In short, I had an upset with Cook about the batter on the soles | anag. of I’d an in baste |
| 241 | MANDOLINE | VHC | Pluckable? Yes, a fellow to swindle to the limit | man do line; pluck = swindle |
| 251 | UNMETHODICAL | First | All over the place, though not like a doctor doing the rounds | tho’ in unmedical, & lit. |
| 253 | DERATION | VHC | We hope Lloyd George will soon damn near do it. | anag. & lit.; ref. Gwilym Lloyd George, Food Minister |
HCs awarded in competitions:
235 ASPHETERISM
239 GENISTA (Printer’s Devilry)
255 SCUTTLE