Clues by I. Young in 1953 (2)
Ximenes competitions from 233 to 257 All clues by I. Young | 1953 (2) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 233 to 257 All clues by I. Young | 1953 (2) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. Young | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 22 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 237 | BASTINADE | VHC | To remake a bed isn’t a bad way of getting one’s feet warm! | anag. |
| 243 | LODESTAR | VHC | Here’s a certain way of getting lost—read the Traveller’s Guide! | anag. |
| 249 | BALM | VHC | The asinine fellow hasn’t a double—that’s a comfort! | Bal(aa)m; ref. Numbers 22:21ff |
HCs awarded in competitions:
239 GENISTA (Printer’s Devilry)
247 VAMPIRE
253 DERATION
255 SCUTTLE
257 PYROTECHNICS (Straight Clue)