Clues by B. Greer in 1976-1977
Azed competitions from 208 to 255 All clues by B. Greer | 1976-1977 Honours list
Azed competitions from 208 to 255 All clues by B. Greer | 1976-1977 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Greer | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 208 | RALPH | First | What makes ‘poetic river’ appear as ‘poetic rover’? | i.e. R. Alph as Ralph, & lit.; ref. Coleridge, ‘Kubla Khan’ and Southey, ‘R. the Rover’ |
| 216 | SCANTITY | Third | Cup Final goal situation? Stokes upset its balance before end of play | s. + cant2 it + y; ref. Bobby S., 1976 FA Cup Final |
| 234 | HOROSCOPIST | VHC | Person who’s involved with the zodiac – that’s the one chosen for cluing when Azed composed | comp. anag. & lit. |
| 247 | FLIVVER | VHC | Jerry Ford’s failure? | 2 mngs.; i.e. jerry-built; ref. Gerald F. and carmaker |
| 249 | RUDOLPH THE REINDEER | VHC | Character making Noel hit – he’d pure red conk? Right | anag.; conk = break down |
| 250 | Stands the church clock at ten to three? (Anagram) | VHC | Let’s check that thousandth corner etc. | i.e. 4 per puzzle |
HCs awarded in competitions:
221 PADDY-WHACK
225 VALETA
238 CRAMBOJINGLE