Clues by F. S. Danks in 1949 (1)
Ximenes competitions from 92 to 104 All clues by F. S. Danks | 1949 (1) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 92 to 104 All clues by F. S. Danks | 1949 (1) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. S. Danks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 32 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | BUMBLE-PUPPY | VHC | First called “Twist!”; then uppish because 21 and under. But the game’s not vingt-et-un | Bumble + puppy; Mr B. gave Oliver Twist his name |
| 104 | STARE (Printer’s Devilry) | VHC | How fa/ther ate soft women, one on cinders, the other on grass? |
HCs awarded in competitions:
96 INTERLOCK
99 SCARABEE
101 BARRACKS