Clues by A. E. Smith in 1950 (2)
Ximenes competitions from 135 to 154 All clues by A. E. Smith | 1950 (2) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 135 to 154 All clues by A. E. Smith | 1950 (2) Honours list
First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
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A. E. Smith | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 39 |
No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
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139 | HECATOMB | VHC | The large number of victims finished off by M & B gives a bad headache to the doctor! | anag. of (head)ache + to MB; i.e. ends with m and b; ref. beer brand |
146 | BELDAME | VHC | With a broken heart, the old lady shows her medal | B(O)E + anag. of medal; BOE = Bank of England, ‘The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street’ |
HCs awarded in competitions:
135 STRIPPED
143 LAMPREY
145 STEWART
154 RABBIT