Clues by Maj A. S. Birt in 1963-1964
Ximenes competitions from 750 to 804 All clues by Maj A. S. Birt | 1963-1964 Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 750 to 804 All clues by Maj A. S. Birt | 1963-1964 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maj A. S. Birt | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 773 | FIT-OUT | VHC | Fred’s beginning to ’ave a go at the bowling. That’s what you might expect off Moss’s cutters | F + (h)it out; ref. F. Trueman, Alan M., Middx. and England bowler, and M. Bros., gent’s outfitters |
| 777 | TAILOR-BIRD | VHC | What makes a cosy nest with a patchwork of leaves? Moss, perhaps, and a bit of fluff | tailor + bird; ref. Moss Bros. |
| 786 | METAMERES (Printer’s Devilry) | Second | For big flat feet? Ah! El/even and a half! Maybe too small | police officers |
HCs awarded in competitions:
750 SEVEN-FIFTY / CROSSWORDS (Right and Left)
760 METAMORPHOSE
804 DETRUNCATE