Clues by J. Crowther in 1970-1971
Ximenes competitions from 1110 to 1162 All clues by J. Crowther | 1970-1971 Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 1110 to 1162 All clues by J. Crowther | 1970-1971 Honours list
First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J. Crowther | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
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1110 | IMPERSONATE | VHC | See me strip naughtily with one end of bra to take off | anag. incl. a |
1115 | FLESH-POTTERY | VHC | One who takes delight in his cups gets involved in gross —— | potter in fleshy, & lit.; in one’s cups = drunk |
1127 | TRAYBIT | VHC | Backing skilfully—it’s what’s required twice for tester | by art (rev.) + it; tester2; driving test |
1143 | MORGIANA | VHC | I groan, am jarred—as all my victims said? | anag. & lit. |
1145 | GENIPAP | VHC | Tree (or fruit) that’s found to westward required in space provided here | pine (rev.) in gap, & lit. |
1158 | ELEPHANT-SEAL | VHC | I’m big enough to dispose of lant-eel—heaps | anag. & lit. |
HCs awarded in competitions:
1123 MAXIMIST
1131 CAROUSER (Misprints)
1135 HILAIRE BELLOC
1140 CALLOUS
1162 BEAM-ENDS