Clues by A. Robins in 1950 (2)
Ximenes competitions from 135 to 154 All clues by A. Robins | 1950 (2) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 135 to 154 All clues by A. Robins | 1950 (2) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Robins | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135 | STRIPPED | VHC | Usual condition of the N.C.O. with a soft heart! | p in striped, & lit. |
| 149 | DOMESTIC | VHC | Private prescription is a waste of Doc.’s time | anag.; ref. NHS |
| 152 | SEA-LION | Third | Owner of bark with one sail negotiates globe skilfully | anag.; balances ball |
| 154 | RABBIT | VHC | Harvey is a poor batsman? Confound it, he gets his scores at a phenomenal rate! | 3 mngs; r. = confound!, gets = begets; ref. Neil Harvey, cricketer, and play and film ‘Harvey’ |
HCs awarded in competitions:
139 HECATOMB