Clues by J. A. Fincken in 1953 (2)
Ximenes competitions from 233 to 257 All clues by J. A. Fincken | 1953 (2) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 233 to 257 All clues by J. A. Fincken | 1953 (2) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. A. Fincken | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 15 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235 | ASPHETERISM | VHC | An old communist’s method of disposal for your tips: share ’em! | anag. |
| 243 | LODESTAR | VHC | See what leads to your destiny, mariner! | lo des(tiny) tar, & lit. |
| 245 | GLAMOUR / SOPRANO (Right and Left) | VHC | I can warble like this for about an hour without a breath—with a Welsh background, it’s enchanting | so + an in pro; GIam(organ) + (h)our; i.e. unaspirated |
| 247 | VAMPIRE | VHC | For something really bloodthirsty, read “The Siren and I” by Sapper | vamp I RE |
HCs awarded in competitions:
241 MANDOLINE
251 UNMETHODICAL
253 DERATION
255 SCUTTLE
257 PYROTECHNICS (Straight Clue)