Clues by H. Freeman in 2021-2022
After 10 competitions All clues by H. Freeman | 2021-2022 Honours list
After 10 competitions All clues by H. Freeman | 2021-2022 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Current Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. Freeman | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 12 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2582 | ACHITOPHEL | VHC | Treacherously, wanting David’s head, I hatched unfulfilled plot | anag. less D, t, & lit.; ref. 2 Sam. |
| 2586 | BALDERDASH | VHC | Junk leads to Harold Steptoe and dad Albert endlessly bickering | anag. incl. H S less t; bicker = quiver |
| 2595 | FIFTY YEARS | VHC | What’d stay Fiery Fred’s opening burst? A ‘composed’ half-century | anag. incl. f; ref. F. S. (Freddie) Trueman |
| 2599 | DESIDERATA | VHC | Mixed salads to a dieter (lotsa fancy leaves)? | anag. less anag. & lit |
| 2603 | TERAS def. PRATT (Wrong Number) | VHC | ‘Monstrous carbuncle’? Prince stands behind heartless tirade | behind; t, e + ras; ref. comment by P. Charles re National Gallery redevelopment |
HCs awarded in competitions:
2569 BILBO
2573 HANDS-ON
2578 VARIORU(M) (Letters Latent)
2584 GIFT-WRAPPED (Cut & Paste)
2591 GHAT