Clues by J. S. Young in 1955-1956
Ximenes competitions from 329 to 382 All clues by J. S. Young | 1955-1956 Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 329 to 382 All clues by J. S. Young | 1955-1956 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. S. Young | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 347 | TELEVISOR | Second | There’s evil in store if it’s abused! | anag. & lit. |
| 356 | METOPOSCOPY | VHC | Stomach upset in some unnatural way—proof may he obtained from an analysis of the contents of the mug | pot in anag. + copy |
| 369 | BERET | VHC | Born to be misgoverned—the French! Be it on their own heads! | b + anag. of être (Fr.) |
| 373 | PRESTONPANS | Third | Where the Scots beat England hollow is in the scrum with superior weight | ton pan in press |
| 382 | ABSTAIN | VHC | Have nothing to do with higher rating—it’s an outrage! | AB + stain; rating = seaman |
HCs awarded in competitions:
360 WRINKLE / EGG-BIRD (Right and Left)
377 MALISON