Clues by L. C. Wright in 1949 (2)
Ximenes competitions from 105 to 117 All clues by L. C. Wright | 1949 (2) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 105 to 117 All clues by L. C. Wright | 1949 (2) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. C. Wright | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 | SMITHEREENS | Second | These miners should be sacked for the little bits they produce! | anag. |
| 110 | LEVIGATE | VHC | Fine ground, but the wicket takes a vile spin | anag. of vile + gate |
| 111 | PLEASANT | VHC | Nicely disposed suits lead to a no-trump contract | pleas + a NT |
| 113 | CRICKETER | Third | Needs a new spring to start his chain running | cryptic def.; chain = 22 yds of wicket; cricket season |
| 114 | TAPPIT-HEN | First | Chopin’s greater compatriot—originator of many Scottish reels | chopin1 = Scottish measure containing about a quart; drunken reeling |
HCs awarded in competitions:
106 HELIOTROPE
107 STRAMASH
115 MISNOMER