Clues by F. L. Constable in 1949 (2)
Ximenes competitions from 105 to 117 All clues by F. L. Constable | 1949 (2) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 105 to 117 All clues by F. L. Constable | 1949 (2) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. L. Constable | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 16 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 | SMITHEREENS | VHC | See what comes of disturbing the R.E.’s mines! | anag. & lit. |
| 106 | HELIOTROPE | VHC | This is hard work, going up 20 feet of quartz! | h.e. (hoc est), + toil (rev.) + rope |
| 111 | PLEASANT | VHC | Facetious excuses are not accepted here | pleas an’t |
HCs awarded in competitions:
107 STRAMASH
108 HACKNEY
114 TAPPIT-HEN