Clues by R. H. Lemon in 1947 (2)
Ximenes competitions from 53 to 65 All clues by R. H. Lemon | 1947 (2) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 53 to 65 All clues by R. H. Lemon | 1947 (2) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. H. Lemon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 8 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | SHIN | VHC | This tramp would get on well in the Ministry of Fuel | Shin(well); ref. Emanuel S., Min. of Fuel and Power; tramp vb. |
| 55 | NAUSEANT | VHC | Nebraska, America: volcanic eruption promotes ill-feeling | Na US + anag. of Etna |
| 56 | SHEEP-RUN | VHC | 12’s namesakes eat here; but there’s explosive in the compote of prunes, so they don’t wait for it | HE in anag.; i.e. sheep run (away); solution 12 in puzzle is Lamb |
| 63 | STILETTO | VHC | Weapon fired backwards in battle | lit (rev.) in set-to; dagger |
| 64 | GLASTONBURY | VHC | Granby and Lotus for fleece-lined footwear | anag.; G. area known for shoemaking |
No HCs awarded in the 1947 (2) competition