Clues by Mrs B. Lewis in 1966-1967
Ximenes competitions from 907 to 954 All clues by Mrs B. Lewis | 1966-1967 Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 907 to 954 All clues by Mrs B. Lewis | 1966-1967 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs B. Lewis | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 907 | SORITES (Misprints) | VHC | Form of seasoning for a duck—a touch of rosemary in ground sulphur | reasoning; 0 r in site + S |
| 924 | MIMESTER / PECULATE (Right and Left) | VHC | Copper leapt rudely around, and ’e makes to pinch me—being in the old profession I take off | Cu in anag. + e; me in mister2 |
| 929 | AMPHITHEATRE | VHC | I’m a circus clown with the hip, mate, nursing a broken heart | anag. in anag.; clown, vb. |
| 933 | COTTABUS | Second | Greek play with vintage cast appearing in terra-cotta buskins | hidden |
| 936 | MINI SKIRTS | VHC | When they’re in a breeze, 1000-1 it’s kni…rs you’ll be able to see. | M I + anag., & lit. |
| 941 | HYPODERMIC | VHC | Dormice in poor shape after mumps—must be shot | hyp + anag.; hyp = hypochondria, mumps = melancholy |
| 945 | OBLITERATE | VHC | A sponge will lift the elbow unendingly—assuming I treat, anyway! | anag. incl. elbo(w) |
| 949 | BROWSING | Second | It may involve turning over new leaves—some will reach the bible and read | double mng.; bible, read, stomachs of ruminants |
HCs awarded in competitions:
911 DRAGON
916 DIAPASON
920 ARISTATE (Printer’s Devilry)
935 MALAPROP
954 CERATE (Printer’s Devilry)