Clues by N. G. Shippobotham in 2003-2004
Azed competitions from 1624 to 1676 All clues by N. G. Shippobotham | 2003-2004 Honours list
Azed competitions from 1624 to 1676 All clues by N. G. Shippobotham | 2003-2004 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. G. Shippobotham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 28 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1633 | EMPATRON / WINTERLY (Right and Left) | VHC | Try wine left to mature, wanting sunshine to promote early port – means nearly all fermenting | anag. incl. l; anag. less s |
| 1650 | SAPHENA | VHC | In which vital fluid (red) drains extremity of haemoglobin | sap he(n)na, & lit,; drain = allow to escape |
| 1654 | CRESCENT / ENTHRALS (Overlaps) | VHC | Growing a lot of crucifer with little money compels herbalist to check traces of early blight in time | cres(s) + cent; herbalist less initial letters |
| 1659 | SCAREDY-CAT | VHC | See ‘cowardy custard’ trembling? Use this word! | comp. anag. & lit. |
HCs awarded in competitions:
1628 ENCOMION
1641 GADGETEER
1667 CLARINI
1672 IMPASTOS (Spoonerisms)
1676 CRINGE-MAKING