Clues by A. B. Gardner in 1953 (2)
Ximenes competitions from 233 to 257 All clues by A. B. Gardner | 1953 (2) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 233 to 257 All clues by A. B. Gardner | 1953 (2) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. B. Gardner | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 247 | VAMPIRE | VHC | An attacking bat, always restless in a grave situation and very liable to get out overnight | cryptic def.; cricket |
| 249 | BALM | Third | Where the Queen is present, you must not use “Viva,” but you may say “Salve!” | Balm(oral) |
HCs awarded in competitions:
235 ASPHETERISM
251 UNMETHODICAL
253 DERATION
257 PYROTECHNICS (Straight Clue)