Clues by W. O. Robertson in 1948 (2)
Ximenes competitions from 79 to 91 All clues by W. O. Robertson | 1948 (2) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 79 to 91 All clues by W. O. Robertson | 1948 (2) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W. O. Robertson | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | SALOME | VHC | A filly that had to be given her head | cryptic def.; head of John the Baptist |
| 80 | GONERIL | VHC | One girl in the New Look thought herself worth the whistle | anag.; Lear IV.2.33 |
| 82 | CURARE | VHC | Poison—just right for the curate’s tea | r for t in curate; ‘tea’ |
| 90 | ROTHER | Third | The right of the King to represent the lower class | r o’ the R; epithet for low-er; cattle variety |
HCs awarded in competitions: