Clues by A. Robins in 1954 (1)
Ximenes competitions from 259 to 283 All clues by A. Robins | 1954 (1) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 259 to 283 All clues by A. Robins | 1954 (1) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Robins | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 14 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265 | THERMAE | VHC | A victory for Persia—we must abandon poly-synthetic geysers | Thermopylae less anag. of poly |
| 267 | TRADE | VHC | If I were in this business, you’d have a special issue of cross words! | t(I)rade |
| 271 | TRIPLET | VHC | Travel permit for a person of German birth with two companions | trip, let; german = fully related |
| 281 | SCRAPS def. LOCALS (Wrong Number) | VHC | You’ll find places on the shelf for boxes | places; 2 mngs.; on the shelf = redundant |
HCs awarded in competitions:
259 AGANIPPE
263 We think so then and we thought so still! (Anagram)
269 ASCENT
273 COUSIN