Clues by F. E. Newlove in 1949 (1)
Ximenes competitions from 92 to 104 All clues by F. E. Newlove | 1949 (1) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 92 to 104 All clues by F. E. Newlove | 1949 (1) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. E. Newlove | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92 | PARTRIDGE | VHC | A proved stayer with a capital punch; game: will take some beating | 2 mngs.; ref. Sir Bernard P. and ‘Punch’ magazine |
| 93 | BUMBLE-PUPPY | First | Rookies’ irregular use of pack, frowned on by Battle School | cryptic def.; pack of cards; recruits, tyros; ref. Charles Lamb essay ‘Mrs. Battle’s Opinions on Whist’ |
| 97 | NESTOR | VHC | Finish Ximenes and then start on Torquemada? That’s a counsel of perfection! | (Xime)nes, Tor(quemada) |
| 100 | Word containing ADDING | VHC | It makes a dull finish, but I couldn’t find a happy ending! | saddening; 2 mngs.; dyeing process |
| 102 | ARCHIMEDES | Second | Made riches? Not so: was probably satisfied with his original screw | anag.; A.’s screw; screw = wages |
HCs awarded in competitions:
94 SARDELLE
96 INTERLOCK
98 HUMERI
101 BARRACKS