Clues by C. O. Butcher in 1957-1958
Ximenes competitions from 438 to 486 All clues by C. O. Butcher | 1957-1958 Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 438 to 486 All clues by C. O. Butcher | 1957-1958 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. O. Butcher | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 25 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 451 | MEGAPODE | VHC | Cause (and effect) of a mouldy dome incorporating a modicum of egg-space | e(gg) gap in anag., & lit. |
| 467 | A humorous definition (Humorous definition) | VHC | CHEST—The thorax; by extension (usu., in women, the utmost possible), its measurement | |
| 486 | BARACAN | VHC | Strip (nearly nude)—one can let go in a rowdy dance once drapery is out of the way! | bar(e) a can(-can); out of the way = rare |
HCs awarded in competitions:
438 MACARONI
443 HALF-SEAS-OVER
447 TOUSLE
460 ASTONISHMENT (Misprints)
464 STRAWED
469 DAISY
473 LISSOME (Printer’s Devilry)
477 SEDATENESS
482 LEASING-MAKER