Clues by L. Johnson in 1952 (1)
Ximenes competitions from 181 to 193 All clues by L. Johnson | 1952 (1) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 181 to 193 All clues by L. Johnson | 1952 (1) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Johnson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 8 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 182 | MISTLETOE | VHC | Spray covering the smacks—slight fog starting—put to into shelter! | mist + to in lee; smack = kiss |
| 184 | MEREST / WYOMING (DLM) | VHC | Buffalo is here! Order now my gigantic steaks, a superlative variety of pure red meat. You’ll pester me for more! B. Bill, Butcher, Bulminster | |
| 190 | CHEQUERS | VHC | Is it not for the Prime Minister to go to the country? The question is put amidst loud applause | Qu. in cheers; ref. PM’s country residence |
| 191 | DENIGRATE | VHC | It’s the dreadful diet range that makes you run down | anag.; ref. rationing |
| 193 | TRADUCER | VHC | Ill-disposed censor mangles the ruder act | anag. |
HCs awarded in competitions:
189 SALTIRE