Clues by J. B. Sykes in 1954 (1)
Ximenes competitions from 259 to 283 All clues by J. B. Sykes | 1954 (1) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 259 to 283 All clues by J. B. Sykes | 1954 (1) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. B. Sykes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 29 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 271 | TRIPLET | VHC | Lack of lip control in extreme trumpet ranges results in trilling | anag. in tr(ump)et: trilling = one of 3 triplets |
| 279 | CRYPTOGRAM | VHC | Ordering P.M.G. to carry this kind of message isn’t always possible—or is it? | anag. |
HCs awarded in competitions:
265 THERMAE
267 TRADE
275 ESTOVER (Printer’s Devilry)
277 PRODIGALLY