Clues by Mrs D. M. Kissen in 1947 (2)
Ximenes competitions from 53 to 65 All clues by Mrs D. M. Kissen | 1947 (2) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 53 to 65 All clues by Mrs D. M. Kissen | 1947 (2) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs D. M. Kissen | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | SHIN | VHC | Variety for a shilling in the gods | sh. in; shin (Jap.) = spirits, gods; variety of meat[?] |
| 54 | SPONGE | VHC | Open Guineas offers chance for staying animal | anag. incl. gs; horse racing; staying = immobile |
| 55 | NAUSEANT | VHC | Exciting food project: rations to be raised! | cryptic defs. |
| 57 | THEORBOS | VHC | Instruments which guide the sailor round the globe | orb in the OS |
| 62 | HERCULES | VHC | Strong Labour Party about to make the House of Lords secure! | anag. of HL secure; ref. Parliament Bill, published in 1947; labours of H. |
| 64 | GLASTONBURY | Second | Abbey wedding the last word in peaceful organisation with Great Britain enraptured: the younger one’s turn next! | last in anag. of UNO, GB + yr. (rev.); ref. wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten in Westminster Abbey, 20 Nov 1947 |
HCs awarded in competitions:
56 SHEEP-RUN