Clues by R. C. Macfarlane in 1947 (2)
Ximenes competitions from 53 to 65 All clues by R. C. Macfarlane | 1947 (2) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 53 to 65 All clues by R. C. Macfarlane | 1947 (2) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. C. Macfarlane | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 34 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | SPONGE | VHC | C.B., and nephew of Duke of Saxony | 2 mngs.; C.B. = Companion of the Bath; ref. Merchant of Venice I.2.105, “I’ll be married to a sponge” |
| 65 | PIVOT | VHC | Out of the twenty-two over seven voted for the Axis | i.e. hidden in pi voted; pi approx. 22 / 7 |
HCs awarded in competitions:
53 SHIN
56 SHEEP-RUN
63 STILETTO