Clues by F. L. Constable in 1948 (2)
Ximenes competitions from 79 to 91 All clues by F. L. Constable | 1948 (2) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 79 to 91 All clues by F. L. Constable | 1948 (2) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. L. Constable | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | GONERIL | VHC | Unnatural hag: A complete ruin and only 49! | goner IL; Lear II.4.305 |
| 81 | CHARADE | VHC | Archdeacon doesn’t need to memorise part to cause a riot in amateur dramatics! | anag. less con |
| 82 | CURARE | First | Not to be taken; but a sovereign remedy used externally | a R in cure |
| 83 | BUDAPEST | VHC | City youngster gets copy for The Street | bud ape St; Fleet St. |
| 86 | ODOMETER | VHC | I count each successive revolution to be the crack of doom heralding eternity | anag. of doom, eter(nity) |
| 87 | SISKIN | VHC | Sinks one (not very calmly) for a birdie! | anag. incl. I |
HCs awarded in competitions:
84 SHINGLE / THIRSTY (Right and Left)
90 ROTHER