| Clues in archive | First Prizes | Other Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Hons points | First mention | Latest mention | Career span |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Perry | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 5 | Dec 1953 | Nov 1965 | 11y 11m |
| Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ximenes competitions | ||||
| 1963-1964 | ||||
| 773 | FIT-OUT | VHC | What nude hasn’t right shape when completely exposed! | fit1 (adj.) + out |
| 1961-1962 | ||||
| 647 | MADCAP | VHC | A daring rig is my delight, using only half a handkerchief (brightly-coloured) and something light for the top part! | mad(ras) + cap; rig2; madras = handkerchief worn on the head |
| 1957-1958 | ||||
| 438 | MACARONI | VHC | In Johnson’s day marocain was just the material fit for one who liked to cut a dash! | anag.; ref. Samuel J. |
| 1954 (2) | ||||
| 302 | MARTIN | VHC | System of doubling stakes when losing holds no excitement for Americans, but I enjoy a flutter! | martin(gale); gale = a state of excitement (US) |
| 293 | CAB | VHC | Coin is missing from American’s hand-bag—job for Holmes! | cabas less as3; job = hired carriage |
Ximenes competitions
1965-1966
878 ENTOMOSTRACA
1962-1963
700 SOLOMON
1960-1961
642 SEETHER (Printer’s Devilry)
1959-1960
582 MARRY
571 PESTER
1957-1958
482 LEASING-MAKER
1956-1957
386 CLEITHRAL
1954 (2)
289 CISTERN
1954 (1)
261 DECANTER
| Year | Prizes (1, 2, 3) | VHCs | HCs | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ximenes competitions | ||||
| 1965-1966 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – |
| 1963-1964 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – |
| 1962-1963 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – |
| 1961-1962 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – |
| 1960-1961 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – |
| 1959-1960 | 0 | 0 | 2 | – |
| 1957-1958 | 0 | 1 | 1 | – |
| 1956-1957 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – |
| 1954 (2) | 0 | 2 | 1 | – |
| 1954 (1) | 0 | 0 | 1 | – |