Clues by C. J. Morse in 1954 (2)
Ximenes competitions from 285 to 325 All clues by C. J. Morse | 1954 (2) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 285 to 325 All clues by C. J. Morse | 1954 (2) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. J. Morse | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285 | PARALYSES | VHC | The number the experts take, one less y (variable), performs the function of any number | par a + anag.; i.e. numb-er |
| 287 | MANCHESTER | VHC | Can this be the place to make a chap umpire whose name is linked with the next county? | man Chester, & lit.; ref. Frank C., Test umpire, and C. in Cheshire |
| 291 | APAGOGE | VHC | For example, the interval between nought and one is plainly not descending—therefore the reverse is correct | e.g. + gap in 0, a (all rev.), & lit. |
| 293 | CAB | VHC | Homer too large a volume? Then try this. It’s for people in a hurry—the modern shortened version | cab(riolet); cab2, homer1 |
| 295 | SENSE-ORGANS | Third | Nasser’s gone mad! We’re the ones equipped to deal with any disturbance from outside | anag.; ref. N.’s pressure on Britain’s to agree cession of Suez Canal |
| 297 | CONTRAPUNTAL | VHC | I’m half stupid after having to learn by heart a catch in the style of Byrd | con3 + trap + untal(ented); ref. William B., composer, b. 1540 |
| 300 | COCCO | VHC | clue not given; 3 changes—23 cocco, 30 Pucio, 33 stogs (old Chambers’s, not new) | |
| 302 | MARTIN | VHC | The entertaining Dean—Swift might be called that by a superficial observer | 2 mngs.; ref. Dean M. and Dean (Jonathan) S.; swift similar to martin |
| 304 | ORLEANS | VHC | Where we set rings round the outside of ancient defences to coop up the French for a year | an (Fr.) in orles, & lit.; ref. Siege of Orléans |
| 306 | CHICANE / RAMPART (Right and Left) | VHC | A stunt finesse may help to defend a hand without a trump trick | ramp1 art; 2 defs. |
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