Clues by G. Perry in 1957-1958
Ximenes competitions from 438 to 486 All clues by G. Perry | 1957-1958 Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 438 to 486 All clues by G. Perry | 1957-1958 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Perry | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 25 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 443 | HALF-SEAS-OVER | Third | In mid-ocean—Drifting—S.O.S.—Have flare lit up | anag., 2 defs.; lit up = drunk |
| 456 | PLAFOND | VHC | What’s overhead? Satellite no network picked up before today | pla(net) + fond (obs. vb.); ref. Sputnik, launched Oct 1957 |
HCs awarded in competitions:
447 TOUSLE
460 ASTONISHMENT (Misprints)
469 DAISY
473 LISSOME (Printer’s Devilry)
482 LEASING-MAKER