Clues by F. E. Newlove in 1947 (2)
Ximenes competitions from 53 to 65 All clues by F. E. Newlove | 1947 (2) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 53 to 65 All clues by F. E. Newlove | 1947 (2) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. E. Newlove | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | TAME | VHC | Wet in Midlands and North: little change of temperature likely: dull | rivers Tame in Midlands, Manchester; i.e. tame = not heated |
| 60 | HEEL | VHC | Make an ink-lined ’plane? No ink! Then make an inclined plane | He(ink)el |
| 61 | CREASY | VHC | Half crèche, half asylum—and due to revert to a laundry | cre(che) asy(lum) |
| 63 | STILETTO | First | It’s to let, you find? But don’t set your heart on it—the rent would take your breath away! | anag.; dagger |
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