Clues by R. J. Hooper in 1983-1984
Azed competitions from 581 to 627 All clues by R. J. Hooper | 1983-1984 Honours list
Azed competitions from 581 to 627 All clues by R. J. Hooper | 1983-1984 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. J. Hooper | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 581 | SPADROON def. MAVERICK (Wrong Number) | VHC | Eccentric soprano tackling snatch of Donizetti was both sharp and flat | eccentric; D in anag. |
| 590 | MINEVER | Third | What edges something in which peer dresses up? | even in rim (all rev.), & lit.; even, peer vbs. |
| 607 | CARNEY | VHC | Soap opera girl has contrary craving for men | Carmen with yen (rev.) for men |
| 615 | HISTORIETTE | VHC | Short title, i.e. not long novel | anag. less L, & lit. |
| 618 | CRETISM | Third | I may be swallowed by the foolish etc (and RMs?) | I in anag., & lit.; ‘tell it to the marines’ |
| 627 | AMBIENT | VHC | It’s buzzing with BA men | anag. & lit.; BA = British Airways |
HCs awarded in competitions:
585 FLABELLIFORM
603 FIGULINE
609 LUCKY-BAG