Clues by C. J. Morse in 1975-1976
Azed competitions from 156 to 203 All clues by C. J. Morse | 1975-1976 Honours list
Azed competitions from 156 to 203 All clues by C. J. Morse | 1975-1976 Honours list
First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C. J. Morse | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
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169 | THUGGEE | VHC | You see Ulster’s foremost urge reflected in the sectarian killing | U + egg (rev.), all in the |
174 | EPEOLATRY | VHC | In which – to adapt early poet – ‘words’ are ‘truly hallowed’ | anag.; ref. Henry VIII ii, 3, 68 |
183 | PICKLE | VHC | Brat in distress having to eat a little cabbage | 4 mngs.; cabbage2 |
187 | POWDERING-TUB | VHC | Special bath that helped sufferer with broken rib get up and down | anag. |
190 | CASSANDRA | Second | In Paris’s case, the foremost of sisters – also pursued by the Sun-god | s in cas (Fr.) + and Ra, & lit.; ref. Paris of Troy |
195 | SHILLY-SHALLY | VHC | Stupid swaying – drunk and sober | drunken pronunciation of ‘silly sally’ |
200 | The Extra Guest (minus CC) (Letters Latent) | VHC | Enticer’s victim? She was one | Lucrece; luree |
203 | BOGY | VHC | Fare rises, having all round multiplied into something terrifying | go (rev.) in by |
HCs awarded in competitions:
156 OMBROPHOBOUS
165 Lance, pompano, bonito, porbeagle, thornback, menhaden, albacore, huso (Anagram)