Clues by O. Carlton Smith in 1951 (2)
Ximenes competitions from 168 to 180 All clues by O. Carlton Smith | 1951 (2) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 168 to 180 All clues by O. Carlton Smith | 1951 (2) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O. Carlton Smith | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 34 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170 | GUINEA | VHC | A courtly tip for a presentation:—“bob” to the sovereign | cryptic def.; i.e. £1 + 1s.; tip = gratuity; bob = curtsey, shilling |
| 176 | SPIGOT | VHC | The G.P.O. has its letters all mixed up: a controller of the flow is needed | anag. of GPO its |
HCs awarded in competitions:
168 PIPS (Misprints)
171 SERINGAS
174 ANACREONTICS
177 DESOLATE
179 CADRE