Clues by E. J. Rackham in 1954 (1)
Ximenes competitions from 259 to 283 All clues by E. J. Rackham | 1954 (1) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 259 to 283 All clues by E. J. Rackham | 1954 (1) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. J. Rackham | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 259 | AGANIPPE | Third | Drink deep of this for inspiration: taking a little drink wiII only leave you with a vacant look! | i.e. A. less nip = agape; ref. A. Pope, “Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring” |
| 265 | THERMAE | VHC | Hot spot for the Queen? Yet see her mate in one move | anag.; ref. Royal visit to New Zealand 1953-4 |
| 267 | TRADE | First | Would Mr. Butler agree that extra determination must produce it, if destruction is to be avoided? | ex(tra de)termination, & lit.; ref. Rab B., Chancellor |
| 269 | ASCENT | VHC | A trace of the fox, naturally the objective of a Hunt! | a scent; ref. Henry C. J. Hunt, leader of 1953 Everest expedition |
| 273 | COUSIN | VHC | The chap who looks to “Uncle” for a “pop” | cryptic def.; Uncle = pawnbroker, pop = pawn |
| 277 | PRODIGALLY | VHC | One way to dispose of a pay-roll and make a hole in it | dig in anag., & lit. |
HCs awarded in competitions:
261 DECANTER
263 We think so then and we thought so still! (Anagram)
271 TRIPLET
283 SOBER