Clues by E. L. Mellersh in 1954 (1)
Ximenes competitions from 259 to 283 All clues by E. L. Mellersh | 1954 (1) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 259 to 283 All clues by E. L. Mellersh | 1954 (1) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. L. Mellersh | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 19 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265 | THERMAE | Second | They are seen coming up from the Underground—busts that are fitted to a T | T + Hermae; escalator advts. |
| 281 | SCRAPS def. LOCALS (Wrong Number) | VHC | Dives from the high board with these satisfied one of the neighbours who couldn’t take a dip later | neighbours; cryptic def.; board = table; ref Luke xvi. 21, 24 |
HCs awarded in competitions:
261 DECANTER
263 We think so then and we thought so still! (Anagram)
271 TRIPLET
275 ESTOVER (Printer’s Devilry)
277 PRODIGALLY
283 SOBER