Clues by J. P. Lloyd in 1949 (1)
Ximenes competitions from 92 to 104 All clues by J. P. Lloyd | 1949 (1) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 92 to 104 All clues by J. P. Lloyd | 1949 (1) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. P. Lloyd | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92 | PARTRIDGE | VHC | Out of Sir Owen’s top drawer, so to speak, said Fluellen, jumped a big red rat! | anag. of pig, red, rat; Fluellen (Hen. V) pronounced ‘b’ as ‘p’; ref. Sir Bernard P.’s letters to Sir Owen Seaman |
| 98 | HUMERI | VHC | Two applications of humus, made before there’s a risk of frost, provide ideal surroundings for marrow cultivation | hu(mus) + anag. of rime; bone marrow |
| 102 | ARCHIMEDES | Third | Might have made riches for himself, but—wise man!—was quite satisfied with his screw | anag.; A.’s screw; screw = wages |
HCs awarded in competitions:
97 NESTOR
103 MOSES
104 STARE (Printer’s Devilry)