| Clues in archive | First Prizes | Other Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Hons points | First mention | Latest mention | Career span |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. M. Mercer | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 2 | Oct 1950 | Dec 1953 | 3y 2m |
| Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ximenes competitions | ||||
| 1950 (2) | ||||
| 153 | SAMISENS | VHC | Yum-Yum thought these were Marine Parades—strange confusion for otherwise sane miss | anag.;. ref. The Mikado, Act I |
| 150 | CAPILLAMENTS | VHC | Falling hairs? A form of scalp ailment is responsible. Put it right and get a fine crop | anag., 2 defs. |
Ximenes competitions
1954 (1)
263 We think so then and we thought so still! (Anagram)
1953 (2)
251 UNMETHODICAL
235 ASPHETERISM
1953 (1)
217 DEPOSIT
1952 (2)
203 WEATHERS
194 KNOWLEDGE BOX
1951 (1)
160 RASCAL (Printer’s Devilry)
156 LAVEROCK
| Year | Prizes (1, 2, 3) | VHCs | HCs | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ximenes competitions | ||||
| 1954 (1) | 0 | 0 | 1 | – |
| 1953 (2) | 0 | 0 | 2 | – |
| 1953 (1) | 0 | 0 | 1 | – |
| 1952 (2) | 0 | 0 | 2 | – |
| 1951 (1) | 0 | 0 | 2 | – |
| 1950 (2) | 0 | 2 | 0 | – |