| Clues in archive | First Prizes | Other Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Hons points | First mention | Latest mention | Career span |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Wagstaff | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 3 | Nov 1947 | Dec 1967 | 20y 1m |
| Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ximenes competitions | ||||
| 1948 (2) | ||||
| 86 | ODOMETER | VHC | Home Secretary injured in motor accident: revolutionary activity indicated | anag. of Ede motor; ref. James Chuter Ede, Home Secretary 1945–1951 |
| 84 | SHINGLE / THIRSTY (Right and Left) | VHC | Want a drink? Try this new recipe on the house: one-third part sherry, pour in gin (mix well), add the French last | anag. of try this; sh(erry) + anag. of gin + le |
| 81 | CHARADE | VHC | Daily help wanted: East End: game to help at parties: references required | i.e. char ad + E |
Ximenes competitions
1967-1968
987 THING (Printer’s Devilry)
1952 (2)
203 WEATHERS
1951 (2)
170 GUINEA
1948 (2)
91 CRETONNE
90 ROTHER
80 GONERIL
1948 (1)
76 VALEDICTORY
1947 (2)
63 STILETTO
| Year | Prizes (1, 2, 3) | VHCs | HCs | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ximenes competitions | ||||
| 1967-1968 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – |
| 1952 (2) | 0 | 0 | 1 | – |
| 1951 (2) | 0 | 0 | 1 | – |
| 1948 (2) | 0 | 3 | 3 | – |
| 1948 (1) | 0 | 0 | 1 | – |
| 1947 (2) | 0 | 0 | 1 | – |