Clues by J. A. Blair in 1951 (2)
Ximenes competitions from 168 to 180 All clues by J. A. Blair | 1951 (2) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 168 to 180 All clues by J. A. Blair | 1951 (2) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. A. Blair | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 6 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170 | GUINEA | VHC | I’m as sanguine as can be without wanting the first prize | sanguine as less sans; ref. 21s. first prize in Ximenes comps |
| 171 | SERINGAS | VHC | They may concede the rubber, but you can hardly make South Africa resign! | anag. incl. SA; ref. 1951 Test series |
| 173 | HATCHING | VHC | Although the wicket has a good bit of sting, the result is a draw with very close scores | hatch1 + (st)ing; hatch3 |
| 174 | ANACREONTICS | VHC | We have much pleasure going by foot, but not since a car is ordered for us | anag. |
| 177 | DESOLATE | Second | Feeling lonely? Present retiring miss with an engagement ring | lose (rev.) in date |
| 178 | HIDEOUS | VHC | Slovenly housemaid can be simply frightful when Mother’s away | anag. of house(ma)id |
HCs awarded in competitions:
168 PIPS (Misprints)
172 GARNISHER
175 HAIR-LINE