Clues by W. K. M. Slimmings in 1965-1966
Ximenes competitions from 860 to 902 All clues by W. K. M. Slimmings | 1965-1966 Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 860 to 902 All clues by W. K. M. Slimmings | 1965-1966 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W. K. M. Slimmings | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 10 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 864 | PATERNAL | VHC | Like one who gets mark of approval—nearly wagging tail off! | pat + anag. of nearl(y); gets = begets |
| 868 | DANDER / TOUPEE (Right and Left) | First | It’s shown by blasting and then turning crimson where you drive, smothering ball completely: to avoid it, keep your head down! | anag. + red (rev.) & lit.; O up in tee, down = hair |
| 890 | DEBENTURE | Third | Security, and the supplement many an old chap needs, to live in it | be in denture; chap = jaw |
| 902 | WINCOPIPE | VHC | Old red bloomers made me succeed in getting C.O. to whistle! | win CO pipe |
HCs awarded in competitions:
860 CORSAGE
873 VETERANS
882 SNAPDRAGON
884 MASHER (Printer’s Devilry)
885 GALIMATIAS
894 WITENAGEMOT
898 POCHARD
900 PARAMECIA or PAREOEANS