Ximenes Competition No. 624 Ximenes Slip | ◀ 621 | 626 ▶ | Other competitions
| No. | Date | Clue word | Clue type | Clues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 624 | Xmas 1960 | PSYCHIATER | DLM | 24 |
| Award | Clue writer | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | J. S. Young | Try Space Highways Ltd.—expert in moon visitations | lunacy |
| Second | J. W. Taylor | Get with it on a Hep-Cat syrinx—a “must” for crazy kids! | |
| Third | Mrs L. Jarman | Crème de Pistache ryebased liqueur, for the man who cares for the nutty aroma | |
| HC | C. Allen Baker | Buggo deals with bugs! Don’t just suffer the itch—spray with Buggo now! | |
| HC | Mrs A. L. Boorman | Hyper-stic, an absolute must if your trouble is a loose screw | |
| HC | R. Brain | If your cat is hyper-sensitive he must have doctored neurosis. A-Tom powders restore confidence! | |
| HC | B. Burton | Head Inspector advises every teacher: “It pays to take a course of Usher-Pep” | |
| HC | R. F. S. Chignell | A smash hit—Carey’s port; just what’s needed with those nuts and crackers | |
| HC | P. G. W. Glare | Drones recommend Tuppy’s Theriac—just the one for Barmy! | P. G. Wodehouse, Drones Club: T. Glossop, B. Fotheringay-Phipps |
| HC | R. R. Greenfield | A Jugular Jalopy is the car I prescribe for you, if you’re crazy about vintage models | |
| HC | Lt Cdr R. F. Hatton | Come to Penelope’s Charity Ball—always good for a crazy party | |
| HC | H. J. Kilpatrick | Head curer recommends “Porkicillin,” the great physic for all bacon pigs | |
| HC | Dr T. J. R. Maguire | Noo-Gloo mends chairs, typewriter ribbons or a crack on the head! | |
| HC | D. P. M. Michael | Every cyclist a trick cyclist. The Spiracycle is guaranteed unfalloffable! | |
| HC | C. J. Morse | Buy “Beachmaster” deck-type chairs, the 20th century type with couch extension | |
| HC | Dr C. Nicholson | Tonight! At Boffin’s Circus. Cypria the world-renowned lady trick cyclist | |
| HC | Mrs M. Robins | For smoothly set hair, “Pycno-Tress”—straightens out kinks | |
| HC | E. L. Russell | Consult the “Saphety” Circus Suppliers—everything for everybody from the trapeze artiste to the trick cyclist | |
| HC | B. W. Sayer | G.C.E. Head Examiner recommends “The Will Hay Script Evaluator” | |
| HC | J. M. Sharman | The man with a couch should contact Nancy, the Paris Model Agency | |
| HC | Mrs E. M. Simmonds | Dog-lovers! I treat offensive mites, bugs, etc. Stop itchy ears with Luggolene! | |
| HC | J. Thompson | Are you a cypher? “Stimulo” removes your inhibitions! | |
| HC | H. S. Tribe | Purchase “Y-Pit”—helps you get rid of those dark patches on the couch | |
| HC | G. H. Wilde | With Psyche restorer new hair appears, itchy scalp, dandruff, vanish like magic! |
Runners-Up in competition 624: