Clues by S. B. Green in 1952 (1)
Ximenes competitions from 181 to 193 All clues by S. B. Green | 1952 (1) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 181 to 193 All clues by S. B. Green | 1952 (1) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. B. Green | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 181 | HANGABLE | Third | The sailor in the corner at The Horse’s Head is apt to take a drop! | H + AB in angle |
| 183 | SAUSAGES | VHC | Wise-guys around the States often crack under a grilling | USA in sages; i.e. members of Mafia |
| 184 | MEREST / WYOMING (DLM) | VHC | Growin’ my way? Booklet free. State present height and age. Terms moderate. Simplest method ever—Prof. G. Raff, Uppingham | |
| 185 | STOUT | VHC | This kind of porter has to do with a shilling tip | s + to + ut1, or s + tout1; do4 |
| 188 | Beware the Ides of March (Anagram) | VHC | Bred for it, he came, he saw … | |
| 190 | CHEQUERS | First | Inlaid boards used by cabinet-makers | 2 mngs.; ref. PM’s country residence |
| 193 | TRADUCER | VHC | “Poison-pen,” perhaps, whose letters disturb the curate and the doctor | anag. of curate, Dr. |
HCs awarded in competitions:
182 MISTLETOE
189 SALTIRE
191 DENIGRATE
192 WATSON