| Clues in archive | First Prizes | Other Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Hons points | First mention | Latest mention | Career span |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. C. Okell | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | Jun 1947 | Sep 1962 | 15y 3m |
| Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ximenes competitions | ||||
| 1950 (1) | ||||
| 130 | MODERN | VHC | One who lives to-day would find even a short month dreadful in Shakespeare’s time | mo. dern2 |
| 1948 (1) | ||||
| 72 | TEMPLE BAR | VHC | To make a name in Fleet St. you need something over and above cheek when faced with an obstruction | temple + bar; T.B. at end of Fleet St. |
| 66 | CHRISTMAS PIE or TURKEY CARPET | Second | Recipe for seasonable fare: ham, spice, stir. Served up by coloured pages with dates and chestnuts | anag. and title of periodical |
| 1947 (2) | ||||
| 54 | SPONGE | VHC | This parasite is literally without issue on the earth | sp on Ge; i.e. sea creature |
Ximenes competitions
1962-1963
712 RHEUMATICKY
1952 (1)
188 Beware the Ides of March (Anagram)
1950 (1)
122 LEATHER
1949 (1)
100 Word containing ADDING
1948 (1)
67 SURFEIT (DLM)
| Year | Prizes (1, 2, 3) | VHCs | HCs | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ximenes competitions | ||||
| 1962-1963 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – |
| 1952 (1) | 0 | 0 | 1 | – |
| 1950 (1) | 0 | 1 | 1 | – |
| 1949 (1) | 0 | 0 | 1 | – |
| 1948 (1) | 1 (0, 1, 0) | 1 | 1 | – |
| 1947 (2) | 0 | 1 | 0 | – |