Clues by D. F. Manley in 1973-1974
Azed competitions from 53 to 100 All clues by D. F. Manley | 1973-1974 Honours list
Azed competitions from 53 to 100 All clues by D. F. Manley | 1973-1974 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. F. Manley | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 6 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | SOLITAIRES | VHC | Holy men possessing nothing, kindled with a passion inside? | 0 lit a ire in SS, & lit. |
| 88 | BLOOMERY | Second | See within my black ore melting | lo in anag. incl. B |
| 92 | BRAINWASH | VHC | What madam needs for whiter garment? Compound giving persuasive action against grey matter | i.e. bra in wash |
| 95 | THUNDERCLAP | VHC | Report of electrical power strike put chandler to work | anag.; work = ferment etc. |
| 100 | CENTENARIAN | First | An ancient the Queen may get excited | anag. incl. ER, & lit.; ref. Royal telegram |
HCs awarded in competitions:
53 ALEXANDERS
57 MINARET (Printer’s Devilry)
66 NONSENSE
79 SLAPSTICK
84 MIRLIGOES / ILL-OMENED (Right and Left)