Clues by J. B. Sykes in 1954 (2)
Ximenes competitions from 285 to 325 All clues by J. B. Sykes | 1954 (2) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 285 to 325 All clues by J. B. Sykes | 1954 (2) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. B. Sykes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 21 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 295 | SENSE-ORGANS | First | Goneril demanded two of Gloster’s; only one would have put Regan’s nose out of joint | anag. of sing.; ref. Lear III.7, “pluck out his eyes” |
| 306 | CHICANE / RAMPART (Right and Left) | VHC | The defence takes two tricks—rather smart, if East has no trumps! | ramp1 art; chic an2 E |
HCs awarded in competitions:
291 APAGOGE
293 CAB
297 CONTRAPUNTAL
302 MARTIN
304 ORLEANS