| Clues in archive | First Prizes | Other Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Hons points | First mention | Latest mention | Career span |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. L. Mackie | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 2 | Dec 1965 | May 1970 | 4y 5m |
| Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ximenes competitions | ||||
| 1967-1968 | ||||
| 984 | Word containing a first name (Anonymous) | VHC | Being rotund, he walks at an easy pace | SPH-ERIC-ITY; Ambler, author; def. |
| 1966-1967 | ||||
| 920 | ARISTATE (Printer’s Devilry) | VHC | The Prime Minister arrived, wearing slippers and s/ly-looking as ever | ref. Indira Gandhi |
Ximenes competitions
1970-1971
1110 IMPERSONATE
1969-1970
1093 MARTINET
1968-1969
1054 PINACOTHECA
1028 SATIRE
1966-1967
907 SORITES (Misprints)
1965-1966
894 WITENAGEMOT
884 MASHER (Printer’s Devilry)
882 SNAPDRAGON
| Year | Prizes (1, 2, 3) | VHCs | HCs | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ximenes competitions | ||||
| 1970-1971 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – |
| 1969-1970 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – |
| 1968-1969 | 0 | 0 | 2 | – |
| 1967-1968 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – |
| 1966-1967 | 0 | 1 | 1 | – |
| 1965-1966 | 0 | 0 | 3 | – |