Clues by F. E. Newlove in 1949 (2)
Ximenes competitions from 105 to 117 All clues by F. E. Newlove | 1949 (2) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 105 to 117 All clues by F. E. Newlove | 1949 (2) Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. E. Newlove | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 | SMITHEREENS | VHC | Mines the R.E.s disturbed? | anag. & lit. |
| 108 | HACKNEY | VHC | It’s a cut above the east end of Stepney, anyhow! | hack + (Step)ney |
| 115 | MISNOMER | Second | Clement (in whom is no mercy) makes an example of me and gives me a hiding | hidden; example of m. |
| 116 | WATERLOO | VHC | Wet-bobs’ home game results in victory for Dry-bobs | water loo; ref. rowing and cricketing Etonians; “playing fields of Eton” |
| 117 | LION | VHC | I’m often asked out, but with a gang I’m just a bunch of nerves! | (gang)lion |
HCs awarded in competitions:
114 TAPPIT-HEN