Clues by T. E. Sanders in 1957-1958
Ximenes competitions from 438 to 486 All clues by T. E. Sanders | 1957-1958 Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 438 to 486 All clues by T. E. Sanders | 1957-1958 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. E. Sanders | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 15 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 443 | HALF-SEAS-OVER | VHC | If you push the boat out this far, you’ll get wet! | double mng.; wet = drunk |
| 451 | MEGAPODE | VHC | May, one that’s full of beans perhaps and leader of England, is sure to make a pile in Australia | Meg a pod E; Meg = May, see Names in C. |
| 456 | PLAFOND | VHC | A possible result of floating is to make mountain climbing foolish | alp (rev.) + fond; floating by plasterer, levitation |
| 460 | ASTONISHMENT (Misprints) | VHC | Chaps like the Villa need a leader for the team—that’s what makes Wanderers what they are | wonderers; i.e. Aston-ish men + t; ref. football, Aston V., Bolton W. |
HCs awarded in competitions:
438 MACARONI
464 STRAWED
473 LISSOME (Printer’s Devilry)
477 SEDATENESS
482 LEASING-MAKER