Clues by L. F. Leason in 1970-1971
Ximenes competitions from 1110 to 1162 All clues by L. F. Leason | 1970-1971 Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 1110 to 1162 All clues by L. F. Leason | 1970-1971 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. F. Leason | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1115 | FLESH-POTTERY | VHC | The pelf story, in a dissipated form | anag. & lit. |
| 1127 | TRAYBIT | Second | Such a tip would make a waiter bridle | tray bit, & lit.; bit, bridle (vbs.) = restrain |
| 1143 | MORGIANA | VHC | Drunkenly a-roaming, she downed the contents of many a jar | anag.; down = put down, overthrow |
| 1154 | CLARIONET | VHC | Instrument, possibly bass, nicer alto—completely unstrung | anag. & lit.; ref. X’s error [see comments] |
| 1158 | ELEPHANT-SEAL | VHC | The Big Dipper, then pale ales—you must get the sequence right | anag. |
| 1162 | BEAM-ENDS | VHC | Supporters of destitute folk include workers in prayers no longer | men in beads |
HCs awarded in competitions:
1135 HILAIRE BELLOC
1140 CALLOUS