Clues by T. L. Strange in 1962-1963
Ximenes competitions from 700 to 746    All clues by T. L. Strange  |   1962-1963 Honours list
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No.Clue wordAwardClueExplanation
700SOLOMONSecondHaving 300 mistresses, no wonder I was sued for an affiliation order!cryptic def.; ref. 1 Kings 11:3 and 3:16ff
703SCAPEMENTVHCMy union job in the works helps to drive the hands twenty-four hours a day! (P.S. A cement works!)anag.; work (vb. intrans) = to be agitated
708HEARTSVHCBosoms that set the pulses throbbing—have a squint at hers!anag., 2 defs.; squint, adj.
738ANAESTHETICVHC“I can see that needs drilling” … It’s guaranteed to unnerve you at the dentist’s!anag.
743CHEMISTVHCBoots for example—and one way to muddy them (sic)!anag.
746INTERMIT (Printer’s Devilry)VHCIf men can afford novelties at £1 each, 1 cw/t. ensign may be just right for the ladies!£1 ea., chic winter mittens, 1 gn.

HCs awarded in competitions:

721 KERB-MERCHANT
730 ARCH-PIRATE