Clues by J. C. Leyland in 2018-2019
Azed competitions from 2412 to 2460 All clues by J. C. Leyland | 2018-2019 Honours list
Azed competitions from 2412 to 2460 All clues by J. C. Leyland | 2018-2019 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. C. Leyland | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2412 | UBIQUARIAN | VHC | Beginners in Boolean algebra grapple with a universal quantifier – no mean feat all round | anag. incl. B, a, U, less anag. |
| 2428 | SHEPHERDS | VHC | The Lord’s seraph directs us to a first sighting of little King | comp. anag. incl. l, R, & lit. |
| 2438 | MONTE DI PIETÀ | VHC | Popping item on iPad saves time with latest in software here? | t, e in anag., & lit.; save = protect |
| 2447 | CONGENER | VHC | Given lack of it, a trained négociant may be withering with conclusions on nose and flavour | anag. + e, r less anag., & lit. |
| 2451 | CAPUT | VHC | What are the odds of Trump march upsetting the chump? | alternate letters reversed; ref. London demo |
| 2456 | TRACTOR / TORMINAL (Overlaps) | Second | I do drag queen act nervously, performing in lamé with no end of collywobbles | anag. incl. R; anag. less e |
| 2460 | TWEET | Second | Dinky toys eschewed by grandkids for activity on iPad? | twee + t(oys) |
HCs awarded in competitions:
2417 ALTARAGE / PROPOSAL (Right and Left)
2421 SPASMODICAL
2425 EPILIMNION
2430 CLERIHEW
2434 STONKERED