Clues by D. F. Manley in 1976-1977
Azed competitions from 208 to 255 All clues by D. F. Manley | 1976-1977 Honours list
Azed competitions from 208 to 255 All clues by D. F. Manley | 1976-1977 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. F. Manley | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216 | SCANTITY | VHC | It can jar in a place accustomed to gluttony | anag. in sty, & lit. |
| 221 | PADDY-WHACK | Third | What could get you l.b.w. for a ruddy duck?! | ‘paddy’ whack; i.e. pertaining to pad; r. d., meaning in OED |
| 229 | METRICATE | Third | Make English treat 1 cm as new unit? | anag. + E, I, & lit. |
| 234 | HOROSCOPIST | VHC | I predict reduced crops with it so hot – there’s no end of drought | anag. less t; ref. summer heatwave |
| 238 | CRAMBOJINGLE | VHC | Imbecile jargon in a fit might constitute this: i.e. —— | comp. anag. & lit.; fit3 |
| 243 | OLYMPIC | VHC | Originally of land containing Pisa, its meaning shifted around end of century | y in anag. of initial letters, & lit.; ref. city of Peloponnese |
| 247 | FLIVVER | VHC | What makes female enjoy life, having bottom pinched? Very short mini perhaps | f liv(e) ver(y); Mini car |
| 250 | Stands the church clock at ten to three? (Anagram) | VHC | He’s notched CCL – utter treat – och thanks! | |
| 255 | ROYAL SILVER JUBILEE | VHC | It’s this exciting year – J. Bull loves EIIR | anag. & lit. |
HCs awarded in competitions:
208 RALPH
212 SURCINGLES
249 RUDOLPH THE REINDEER