Clues by J. S. Young in 1949 (1)
Ximenes competitions from 92 to 104 All clues by J. S. Young | 1949 (1) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 92 to 104 All clues by J. S. Young | 1949 (1) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. S. Young | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | BUMBLE-PUPPY | VHC | Born humble (says Heep—a conceited fellow none the less), I’m not allowed in the best clubs | b, ’umble, puppy; ref. Uriah H.; bridge clubs, etc. |
| 95 | SPOONER | VHC | Was initially Minister of Transport in a manner of speaking | cryptic def.; Rev W. A. Spooner |
| 96 | INTERLOCK | VHC | In League Div. 1 Bury secure second place | i.e. 1. inter + 2. lock |
| 98 | HUMERI | VHC | Though our comrades in arms are the funny ones, we sound singularly like them | humerus (sing.) sounds like ‘humorous’ |
HCs awarded in competitions:
92 PARTRIDGE
97 NESTOR
99 SCARABEE
100 Word containing ADDING