Clues by Col P. S. Baines in 1948 (2)
Ximenes competitions from 79 to 91 All clues by Col P. S. Baines | 1948 (2) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 79 to 91 All clues by Col P. S. Baines | 1948 (2) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Col P. S. Baines | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 23 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | CHARADE | VHC | Technique, said Torquemada (without question quite mad), is needed for this playful puzzle | anag. less anag. of q. q. m.; [see comments] |
| 90 | ROTHER | VHC | In due course East passes Robert’s bridge contract and South doubles, making a wry mouth to declarer | cryptic def.; i.e. Robertsbridge, ‘Rye’, on course of river in Sussex |
| 91 | CRETONNE | VHC | No centre to broken deck-chair? Jolly tough! | anag.; i.e. to deck chair |
HCs awarded in competitions:
83 BUDAPEST
84 SHINGLE / THIRSTY (Right and Left)