Clues by A. Robins in 1960-1961
Ximenes competitions from 595 to 642 All clues by A. Robins | 1960-1961 Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 595 to 642 All clues by A. Robins | 1960-1961 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Robins | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 17 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 595 | INORNATE / OMADHAUN (Right and Left) | VHC | A human being unfortunately fitted to do the same as a fool is simple, or embraced by the word “natural” | anag. incl. do, & lit.; or in innate |
| 600 | The Light Brigade, noble Six Hundred (Anagram) | VHC | “Big-shot” lax—he blundered, dithering | |
| 608 | CUSTOMER | VHC | “I’m All Right Jack!”—this would be quite unthinkable without Sellers! | ref. Peter S. film; “the c. is always right” |
| 634 | BEDSTEAD | VHC | The minimum offer of a pension on retirement? | cryptic def.; pension = boarding-house |
HCs awarded in competitions:
604 APOSTROPHISE
621 CHASE
624 PSYCHIATER (DLM)
630 STREAKY
638 BUREAUCRAT