Clues by C. J. Morse in 1982-1983
Azed competitions from 530 to 576 All clues by C. J. Morse | 1982-1983 Honours list
Azed competitions from 530 to 576 All clues by C. J. Morse | 1982-1983 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. J. Morse | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 7 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 534 | DODGEM | VHC | Early poll to get Maggie back? That promises a bumpy ride | dod + Meg (rev.) |
| 552 | NOURICE-FEE | VHC | After negative vote, original freeze ends with fairy money for health service | no + ur-ice + fée; ref. nurses’ pay dispute |
| 556 | SWEAL (Misprints) | VHC | Enough of Misprints we all mutter | gutter; hidden |
| 559 | EMBASE | VHC | Ambassadors wanting to yield under pressure, and what Mrs T would do to them | embas(sag)e; ref. PM’s contempt for F.O. re Falklands, etc. |
| 572 | SNAKE-OIL | Second | Duck in lake’s camouflaged: quack might draw your attention to it | anag. incl. 0 |
HCs awarded in competitions:
530 PROMETAL
538 INGRAIN
543 STAYING POWER
558 MINCEMEAT (with one extra R) (Extra Letter)
568 TETHER (Printer’s Devilry)
576 TOP-NOTCH