Clues by J. A. L. Sturrock in 1953 (1)
Ximenes competitions from 207 to 231 All clues by J. A. L. Sturrock | 1953 (1) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 207 to 231 All clues by J. A. L. Sturrock | 1953 (1) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. A. L. Sturrock | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 21 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 211 | CAROL-SINGERS or HOLLY-BERRIES | VHC | No girl cares to be cut by Society, thus waits, hoping for charm to get its reward | anag. + S (cut = drunk/adulterated); charm = blended singing |
| 227 | CATEGORIES | Third | What follows tax cut (25%) by the Chancellor? Wild orgies!—the fruits of class distinction | C + (r)ate + anag. |
HCs awarded in competitions:
209 ELAPSION def. IMPERIAL (Wrong Number)
213 LEMONADE
215 BUCKFASTLEIGH
217 DEPOSIT
219 SOCIALIST
225 TOUCHSTONES
229 MASCOT