Clues by R. Postill in 1967-1968
Ximenes competitions from 958 to 1002 All clues by R. Postill | 1967-1968 Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 958 to 1002 All clues by R. Postill | 1967-1968 Honours list
First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R. Postill | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
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962 | PALING | Second | Mate has an odd gin; so remains upright—unlike 10 ac | pal + anag., 2 defs.; upright, n.; opp. of ablush |
967 | CREMOSIN | Second | Amiss comes in fourth of course—and is ruddy well out | comes in r anag.; Dennis A., cricketer |
971 | MAGOTPIE / ANECDOTE (Right and Left) | VHC | That old bird’s become sanctimonious in Miss West’s embrace. Miss East, we’ve got to dance differently, I’m told | got pi2 in Mae; anag., i.e. anag. of E to dance; ref. Mae West, actress |
984 | Word containing a first name (Anonymous) | VHC | Some Christmas cards have messages of religious significance | P-ERIC-OPES; Robinson, conductor; robins on |
987 | THING (Printer’s Devilry) | VHC | When running ba/re, nobleman mustn’t be caught by c-cold | C = chaud |
997 | TREACLE | VHC | Set out to catch hawks perhaps: caught a tercel | anag.; hawk-moths; catch = entangle |
1000 | THOUSAND | VHC | Simply product of X and C? Singularly yes and no. (M helps) | 10 × 100; Ximenes, Chambers |
1002 | PILLAGE | VHC | Control of modern generation needs time—and pluck | pill age |
HCs awarded in competitions:
975 HALE
989 GRENADINE
993 JONATHAN