Clues by R. Postill in 1952 (1)
Ximenes competitions from 181 to 193 All clues by R. Postill | 1952 (1) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 181 to 193 All clues by R. Postill | 1952 (1) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Postill | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 183 | SAUSAGES | VHC | Simply a habit Sunday after Sunday? We’re prepared for scoffers | S + a usage + S |
| 185 | STOUT | First | When I have no head, the discriminating customer tends to sniff at me | i.e. s + tout2 or 4, & lit. |
| 189 | SALTIRE | VHC | See ’ow much yer’ve got to pay on a season? Makes yer cross! | salt + ’ire (hire) |
| 190 | CHEQUERS | VHC | What’s the applause about? House awaits P.M.’s decision to go to the country | Qu. (i.e. what is?) in cheers; ref. PM’s country residence |
| 192 | WATSON | VHC | As a change from the homes of patients I often tried the reverse, so to speak! | cryptic def.; i.e. tried ‘patience of Holmes’; ref. W.’s limited powers of reasoning |
| 193 | TRADUCER | VHC | I see that you’re run down, the Dr. confided to the ailing curate | anag. of curate, Dr. |
HCs awarded in competitions:
181 HANGABLE
184 MEREST / WYOMING (DLM)
186 ASHMOLEAN
187 GROWLER