Clues by E. L. Mellersh in 1948 (2)
Ximenes competitions from 79 to 91 All clues by E. L. Mellersh | 1948 (2) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 79 to 91 All clues by E. L. Mellersh | 1948 (2) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. L. Mellersh | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | SERGEANT | Third | He would make a saint shrivel and turn green: yet, having received stripes, he seeks a crown above | anag. of a St green; i.e. insignia of Staff Sgt. |
| 88 | BRISTOL | VHC | O sweet Will’s home on Avon!—misplaced apostrophe! | cryptic def.; home of Wills Tobacco; river of B., cf. Stratford-upon-Avon |
HCs awarded in competitions: