Clues by A. Robins in 1957-1958
Ximenes competitions from 438 to 486 All clues by A. Robins | 1957-1958 Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 438 to 486 All clues by A. Robins | 1957-1958 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Robins | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 15 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 443 | HALF-SEAS-OVER | VHC | Roaming afar, she loves being at the point—or pint!—of no return | anag. |
| 447 | TOUSLE | First | Let us stand by the Sovereign, beset by extreme Member—and let’s see the end of the matter! | us + L (£1) in toe: end = object; matter = one who mats; ref. article by John Grigg, 2nd Baron Altrincham, attacking the Queen, Aug 1957 |
| 473 | LISSOME (Printer’s Devilry) | VHC | Take a spoon for the M.O., lass; ’e’s junior—ah—and fu/ssy |
HCs awarded in competitions:
451 MEGAPODE
477 SEDATENESS
482 LEASING-MAKER
486 BARACAN