Clues by M. D. Laws in 1982-1983
Azed competitions from 530 to 576 All clues by M. D. Laws | 1982-1983 Honours list
Azed competitions from 530 to 576 All clues by M. D. Laws | 1982-1983 Honours list
First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
M. D. Laws | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 11 |
No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
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530 | PROMETAL | VHC | More running in training needed? A novice found this, when preparing for strong heat | anag. in PT + a L; found2 |
543 | STAYING POWER | VHC | With this, Playfair solver may succeed, yet gaps in row need juggling | anag. & lit; ref. puzzle |
547 | GLEEMAN | VHC | See me doing a turn with a bit of accompaniment in merry England, and getting carried away? | me (rev.) + a, all in anag. less and, & lit. |
552 | NOURICE-FEE | VHC | Old English cure’s fine, for treatment | anag. incl. OE, & lit.; fine = fee |
564 | PARAMENT | VHC | Paper replacing two leading members of chapel with one could have its back to the wall! | a for ch in parchment |
HCs awarded in competitions:
538 INGRAIN
556 SWEAL (Misprints)
558 MINCEMEAT (with one extra R) (Extra Letter)
559 EMBASE
568 TETHER (Printer’s Devilry)
572 SNAKE-OIL
576 TOP-NOTCH