Clues by R. J. Hooper in 1976-1977
Azed competitions from 208 to 255 All clues by R. J. Hooper | 1976-1977 Honours list
Azed competitions from 208 to 255 All clues by R. J. Hooper | 1976-1977 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. J. Hooper | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 7 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216 | SCANTITY | First | You’re sure to get it in a second lean year | it in s cant2 y, & lit. |
| 225 | VALETA | VHC | See a radical Party-man scattering tea – could this accompany revolutionary activity in Boston? | v. a L + anag.; ref. Boston Tea Party, waltz; L = Liberal |
| 238 | CRAMBOJINGLE | VHC | As demonstration: ‘Make gamble, join ramble, and head it with credit.’ | cr + anag., & lit. |
| 243 | OLYMPIC | VHC | Description of sacred mountain-top elite, knowing no limits? | (h)oly M pic(k), & lit. |
| 249 | RUDOLPH THE REINDEER | VHC | Christmas song character in need ; ‘Hither, Page!’ louder ordered king | anag. incl. p + R; ref. Wenceslas |
| 255 | ROYAL SILVER JUBILEE | First | Year J. Bull loves E.R. II afresh | anag. & lit. |
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