Clues by Mrs B. Lewis in 1968-1969
Ximenes competitions from 1006 to 1054 All clues by Mrs B. Lewis | 1968-1969 Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 1006 to 1054 All clues by Mrs B. Lewis | 1968-1969 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs B. Lewis | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1006 | CHROME-PLATING | VHC | Glossy cover for light romance, woven round Prince as central character | P in anag. |
| 1010 | MOTORIST | VHC | Saloon-keeper usually places non-U sight-seer after a second | MO + to(u)rist; saloon car |
| 1019 | DISCORD (Misprints) | Third | Jam in the Underground: ropy line | jar; Dis cord |
| 1032 | TENONER (Printer’s Devilry) | First | Fleeing from an amorous début, An/-an? Faster than the confirmed bachelor! | ref. London Zoo’s panda |
| 1036 | CORONETED | VHC | Having the upper crust in the dress-circle adds tone to the décor and causes a stir | anag.; u.c.= head |
| 1041 | TEA-LEAD | VHC | Our char’s chest-protector is one featured in the TV commercial | a in tele-ad. |
| 1049 | SLANGWHANGER | VHC | One might become a shrew and nag and nag, heading for divorce by fifty | anag., L between first two letters, & lit. |
| 1054 | PINACOTHECA | VHC | Ice-patch on a set makes place unsuitable for pavement-artist’s work | anag.; set = arranged, paving-stone |
HCs awarded in competitions:
1015 HOAR-HEADED
1023 CONSOLE
1028 SATIRE
1045 SPLIT / MOUTH (Right and Left)