Clues by S. Goldie in 1954 (1)
Ximenes competitions from 259 to 283 All clues by S. Goldie | 1954 (1) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 259 to 283 All clues by S. Goldie | 1954 (1) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Goldie | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 259 | AGANIPPE | VHC | Caused some choice language, this spring in Epping—backed new van into a roadman’s sign! | i.e. g of Epping (rev.) in AA; new van = first letter after reversal |
| 263 | We think so then and we thought so still! (Anagram) | VHC | Who knows not that the Nile delights us? | |
| 267 | TRADE | VHC | Traffic halting at red—change gear | anag. (halt2), 2 defs. |
| 269 | ASCENT | VHC | Rise in accidents involved special police being sent out | anag. less CID |
| 283 | SOBER | Second | What Jack isn’t after splicing the mainbrace to greet the Queen! | sob ER, & lit.; greet2 = lament; ref. Queen’s return from Commonwealth tour |
HCs awarded in competitions:
265 THERMAE
275 ESTOVER (Printer’s Devilry)
277 PRODIGALLY
279 CRYPTOGRAM