Clues by R. J. Hall in 1952 (2)
Ximenes competitions from 194 to 206 All clues by R. J. Hall | 1952 (2) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 194 to 206 All clues by R. J. Hall | 1952 (2) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. J. Hall | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 196 | SHAMAN / SERIAN (Right and Left) | VHC | Give me a small helping of sandwiches with ham to tuck into—wizard! But kidneys with a grilling—that’s celestial! | ham in san(dwiches); anag. of reins, a [see comments] |
| 200 | ACCOUNT | VHC | You’ll make a score from a rigged coco-nut shy of nought only | anag. less 0 |
| 203 | WEATHERS | Third | Gets through sound, although involved in a rough sea | anag. of ‘threw’, sea, & lit. |
| 205 | CANTANKEROUS | VHC | Can a distributor of oil over the waters practically oust the ill-tempered? | can tanker ous(t); oil on troubled waters |
HCs awarded in competitions:
197 SCALES
198 THIRD
199 HONESTY
202 SPALPEEN
204 ROSTER (Printer’s Devilry)
206 PIEPOWDER