Clues by E. J. Rackham in 1952 (2)
Ximenes competitions from 194 to 206 All clues by E. J. Rackham | 1952 (2) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 194 to 206 All clues by E. J. Rackham | 1952 (2) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. J. Rackham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 3 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 194 | KNOWLEDGE BOX | VHC | Though sometimes made to look uncomfortable by bowlers, may yet be capped for the country | cryptic def. |
| 196 | SHAMAN / SERIAN (Right and Left) | VHC | Enchanting person, quiet! A fellow easily goes astray to a siren from the East | sh! a man; anag. |
| 198 | THIRD | VHC | Coming in after 2? You should get the bird and be turned out! | the bird less be (rev.) |
| 200 | ACCOUNT | VHC | Tobacco untaxed would certainly enlarge it! | hidden & lit. |
| 202 | SPALPEEN | VHC | Limerick version of a mischievous fellow of Birmingham? | cryptic def.; ref. George A. B.’s, Irish stories |
| 205 | CANTANKEROUS | VHC | We so describe one who cannot agree with us, nor can take us light-heartedly | anag. & lit. |
| 206 | PIEPOWDER | VHC | Disorderly type, having had a wee drop, tipsy, appears in ancient court | pi2 + anag |
HCs awarded in competitions:
201 AMETHYST