Clues by W. H. J. Wheeler in 1947 (1)
Ximenes competitions from 40 to 52 All clues by W. H. J. Wheeler | 1947 (1) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 40 to 52 All clues by W. H. J. Wheeler | 1947 (1) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W. H. J. Wheeler | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 15 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | HALLANSHAKER | VHC | He who dances religiously behind a screen to keep out the cold must be a sturdy beggar! | hallan + Shaker |
| 43 | DRESSING | VHC | Should the recruit not pick his up, the sergeant-major would hand him one down! | 2 mngs.; d. = proper alignment of troops, drill (OED); dressing down |
| 49 | ESPERANTO | VHC | Not a mother-tongue, but may be acquired from one’s pater! | anag. |
No HCs awarded in the 1947 (1) competition