Clues by J. C. Leyland in 2012-2013
Azed competitions from 2096 to 2144 All clues by J. C. Leyland | 2012-2013 Honours list
Azed competitions from 2096 to 2144 All clues by J. C. Leyland | 2012-2013 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. C. Leyland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2096 | TRICK | VHC | Those facing tyrannical rule imposed charter on King John | first letters + K; see John |
| 2100 | A STITCH IN TIME | First | Fitter/machinist adjusted frequently failing part of saw, recommending early repair | anag. less fr |
| 2105 | TITANIC / ICEBERG (Overlaps) | VHC | Boob, an enormous one – calling copper ‘pleb’: Dave finally treated comrade to a rocket | tit an; anag. of last letters; ref. salad veg & Andrew Mitchell affair |
| 2118 | BLOKEISH | Second | If ——, leaders of synod poo-poo changes like female bishops | comp. anag. incl. s, p, f, & lit. |
| 2122 | NICETY | VHC | If going for diamonds, try nifty finesse | nifty with ice for if |
| 2131 | DIVES / MALIK (Right and Left) | VHC | Proprietor possibly makes a milk bar front for Tehran strip joints | anag.; dives(T) |
| 2135 | LOB | VHC | Latest from glib Nigel: No performing clown, I? Quite | anag. of last letters; ref. N. Farage |
HCs awarded in competitions:
2109 THICKETY
2113 PICAROON
2126 DESPERATE
2139 DE RIGUEUR