Ximenes Competition No. 467 Ximenes Slip | ◀ 464 | 469 ▶ | Other competitions
| No. | Date | Clue word | Clue type | Clues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 467 | Xmas 1957 | A humorous definition | Humorous definition | 22 |
| Award | Clue writer | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | V. Jennings | DYE—Stain, as used to preserve the colour of the hair, and the illusions cherished beneath it | |
| Second | Brig W. E. Duncan | STAY—A visit, or a visitation, depending on existing relations | |
| Third | R. Postill | STAY—(In pl., now largely obs.) constraining belt worn by women, and others, on the doubtful assumption that truth is stranger than fiction | |
| HC | C. O. Butcher | CHEST—The thorax; by extension (usu., in women, the utmost possible), its measurement | |
| HC | R. N. Chignell | BUS—(Coll.), owner’s description (used with pride, affection, or apology, according to make and age) of private car | |
| HC | A. H. Clough | DYE—Artificial colouring used as make-up by women to enhance (as they suppose) their charm, and by savages to inspire terror | |
| HC | J. McI. Cruickshank | SALTIRE—The St. Andrew’s Cross, esp. in heraldry and in usage of those who seek to establish the existence of a Scottish culture as a distinct entity | |
| HC | L. W. Darby | STAY—Means of support, esp. when used to keep up a ship’s mast or a woman’s appearances | |
| HC | J. H. Dingwall | BUS—Vehicle in which many are transported though few with delight | |
| HC | Maj A. J. Douch | DYE—A preparation used to restore hair to its natural colour (unnatural in the case of other women) | |
| HC | T. Dwyer | RANK—An empty space for the use of taxi-cabs | |
| HC | A. J. Entwistle | OGRE—Fairy-tale giant: fig. applied to woman-eater by women who like being eaten | |
| HC | J. Green | CHEST—Large box for articles collected over a considerable time (by brides, buccaneers and bluebeards) | |
| HC | S. B. Green | BUS—A road vehicle, to carry passengers, limited in large towns to those who have time not to walk | |
| HC | F. G. Illingworth | DYE—To change the colour of a garment so that it may not be recognised by other women | |
| HC | L. H. L. Jackson | TROCHE—A round medicinal tablet, which some people prefer to take with a pinch of salt | |
| HC | M. Tyrrell Lewis | SAVOUR—Taste, odour, flavour, relish, obs. in British inns, restaurants, etc. | |
| HC | Grp Capt G. Struan Marshall | RANK—Title of social degree gained by the possession of virtues, ancestors, long service, or guineas | |
| HC | H. Rainger | BUS—Omnibus, for all except purists | |
| HC | E. Taylor | CATER—To provide food or entertainment, perhaps both | |
| HC | P. H. Taylor | DYE—When applied to ladies’ hair, the colour above the roots | |
| HC | J. Thompson | BUS—Conveyance run for the general public—or vice versa |
Runners-Up in competition 467: