Clues by D. L. L. Clarke in 1952 (1)
Ximenes competitions from 181 to 193 All clues by D. L. L. Clarke | 1952 (1) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 181 to 193 All clues by D. L. L. Clarke | 1952 (1) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. L. L. Clarke | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 21 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 181 | HANGABLE | VHC | Hareng éventré; competent—worth putting on the line | ha(re)ng + able; gutted herring (Fr) |
| 182 | MISTLETOE | VHC | To let in poor repair, needing expenditure on the outside. Scheduled to come down in a fortnight | anag. in mise |
| 183 | SAUSAGES | VHC | It takes us years and years to complete our make up. We’re generally browned off by breakfast time | SA (= it) + us + ages |
HCs awarded in competitions:
185 STOUT
186 ASHMOLEAN
193 TRADUCER