Clues by L. C. Wright in 1949 (1)
Ximenes competitions from 92 to 104 All clues by L. C. Wright | 1949 (1) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 92 to 104 All clues by L. C. Wright | 1949 (1) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. C. Wright | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92 | PARTRIDGE | Second | Must be past the flapper stage to produce a powder puff when flushed | cryptic def.; flapper = young p.; puff from shotgun |
| 95 | SPOONER | VHC | Seen if one goes to the Circle among the maudlin pairs | O one in anag. of prs. and lit.; Circle, maudlin (Magdalen), Oxford refs.; maudlin pairs = lovers |
| 101 | BARRACKS | VHC | Bowled short! An ardent spirit (shilling end) cheers ironically | b + arrack + s |
HCs awarded in competitions:
97 NESTOR
100 Word containing ADDING
102 ARCHIMEDES
103 MOSES
104 STARE (Printer’s Devilry)