Clues by V. Jennings in 1958-1959
Ximenes competitions from 490 to 538 All clues by V. Jennings | 1958-1959 Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 490 to 538 All clues by V. Jennings | 1958-1959 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V. Jennings | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 11 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 490 | CLEAR def. WEIGH (Wrong Number) | Third | After class, what you need to appreciate any kind of sound is—liquid! | appreciate; cl + ear |
| 504 | LEAD-LINE | VHC | See that there’s a limit to what you put on a dog, and if it goes down then you won’t be completely sunk | lead + line |
| 521 | SOUP | VHC | Taken on a special plate, and well mounted, but is vulgar material for a photograph | so up; s. = developer |
| 525 | MORALE (Printer’s Devilry) | VHC | Absinthe, navy drink, ru/ins hips, messes officers’ swiggin’ |
HCs awarded in competitions:
500 MOTHERS-IN-LAW
512 NAYLOR (Libel)
519 RIDICULE (DLM)
538 BANISHING