Clues by J. W. Bates in 1951 (1)
Ximenes competitions from 155 to 167 All clues by J. W. Bates | 1951 (1) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 155 to 167 All clues by J. W. Bates | 1951 (1) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. W. Bates | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 15 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 157 | ORANGE | VHC | Change gear on seeing this! | anag. & lit.; see = bring about result; traffic lights |
| 163 | LORICATE | VHC | See to protection of old lace or it gets spoilt | anag. of lace or it |
| 165 | CABBAGE | VHC | The abbot in jail?! Yes, the cloth’s been pinched! | Abb. in cage; cloth = the clergy; cabbage2 |
| 167 | PARMESAN | VHC | A poor man pares me! | anag. & lit.; i.e. cheese-paring |
HCs awarded in competitions:
159 SPANIEL