Clues by J. P. Lloyd in 1953 (2)
Ximenes competitions from 233 to 257 All clues by J. P. Lloyd | 1953 (2) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 233 to 257 All clues by J. P. Lloyd | 1953 (2) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. P. Lloyd | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 22 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 243 | LODESTAR | VHC | Ditches a sailor? But it shouldn’t! | lodes tar, & lit. |
| 247 | VAMPIRE | VHC | Give me prime Virginia mixture, and I’ll suck my clay all night! | anag. incl. VA; clay = human body, tobacco pipe |
| 257 | PYROTECHNICS (Straight Clue) | VHC | Work that provides for early retirement and the chance of a quick rise, that’s my aim | firework instruction “retire immediately” |
HCs awarded in competitions:
245 GLAMOUR / SOPRANO (Right and Left)
249 BALM
253 DERATION
255 SCUTTLE