Ximenes Competition No. 1023 Ximenes Slip | ◀ 1019 | 1028 ▶ | Other competitions
| No. | Date | Clue word | Clue type | Clues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1023 | Sep 1968 | CONSOLE | normal | 21 |
| Award | Clue writer | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | Mrs N. M. Gibbs | Give solace and support when there’s a bust up | 2 mngs. |
| Second | R. Postill | Suitable support for figure, once bust gets around … well, 50 | so L in anag. |
| Third | G. P. Goddard | Basic note concerning fish: scales may be obtained therefrom | C on sole; v. C., p. 144 |
| VHC | F. D. H. Atkinson | Curvaceous support where the bust is placed to give uplift | 2 mngs. |
| VHC | Lt Col R. L. Bell | Round tapering shape, with internal suspension, gives bust support and comfort | sol3 in cone |
| VHC | Mrs M. P. Craine | To give comfort, this bust support should be fitted on close | 2 mngs. |
| VHC | N. C. Dexter | Place for a key player? Perverse Insole & Co. leave one out | anag. less I; Doug I., England cricket selector |
| VHC | S. Goldie | Cheer loser on coming in damned close | on in anag. |
| VHC | C. H. Hudson | Here is the weather signal—sun going in. Cheer up | Sol in cone |
| VHC | Sir S. Kaye | To cheer the chap no end, a Test selector’s head should roll | co(d) + (I)nsole; cod4; Doug I. |
| VHC | R. E. Kimmons | Pilot fish? It keeps up with shark’s head | con sole; S-shaped |
| VHC | A. D. Legge | Bust support to give sadly needed uplift | 2 mngs. |
| VHC | A. F. Lerrigo | To give ease and relief, use no close, complicated, support for the bust | anag., 2 mngs. |
| VHC | D. P. M. Michael | Bust support could be short solution to fill out peaky figure | sol. in cone |
| VHC | C. G. Millin | Cheer up; the weather signal includes sun | Sol n cone |
| VHC | R. A. Mostyn | The answer to a difficulty in part of the viewing reception area? A radio set | sol. in cone (last mng. but one) |
| VHC | C. S. F. Oliver | Guide uniform; it’s built for showing off the bust | con sole |
| VHC | E. J. Rackham | Fill the once unhappy with sunshine | Sol in anag., & lit. |
| VHC | Sir W. Slimmings | Free top of corset and loosen support for bust | anag. incl. c |
| VHC | D. H. Tompsett | Here you can compass a note with cornet | sol in cone, & lit.; organ stop |
| VHC | Rev D. J. C. Weber | Guide uniform gives the bust support and uplift | con sole |
HCs in competition 1023 awarded to: