Clues by S. B. Green in 1958-1959
Ximenes competitions from 490 to 538 All clues by S. B. Green | 1958-1959 Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 490 to 538 All clues by S. B. Green | 1958-1959 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. B. Green | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 512 | NAYLOR (Libel) | VHC | She’s a bit of a podge with a vague sort of figure—and that’s a put-up job! | roly(-poly) a n (all rev.) |
| 517 | CAROTID | VHC | Low fellow, having cased the joint, describes some palpitating necklines! | rôti in cad |
| 519 | RIDICULE (DLM) | VHC | I gaze into your eyes—don’t laugh at me: It isn’t idle curiosity | |
| 521 | SOUP | Third | Well, riding a horse can be good for you—but take it quietly! | so up |
| 525 | MORALE (Printer’s Devilry) | VHC | An ar/gala’s may be broken if the baby is dropped! | |
| 534 | RAIL-SPLITTER | VHC | Water-hens, for example, quietly brood in this American river | rails p litter; r.= one who rives |
| 538 | BANISHING | VHC | I get a move on—the big noise is going around, giving the sack! | I shin in bang |
HCs awarded in competitions:
490 CLEAR def. WEIGH (Wrong Number)
495 PARTISAN
500 MOTHERS-IN-LAW
504 LEAD-LINE
508 CUMBERGROUND
529 BUTTY-COLLIER