Clues by G. H. Willett in 2004-2005
Azed competitions from 1680 to 1728 All clues by G. H. Willett | 2004-2005 Honours list
Azed competitions from 1680 to 1728 All clues by G. H. Willett | 2004-2005 Honours list
First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
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G. H. Willett | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 17 |
No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
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1680 | PILLOW-CUP | VHC | Nasty ball won trophy, the last one before drawing stumps | pill O w cup; nasty n.; one = a drink |
1700 | FIVE-O’CLOCK SHADOW | Third | Eve’s imprint on Adam’s cheeks? It could play havoc with wedlock, if so | anag. |
1702 | WORDSMITHERY | VHC | Talent typified by Edward Lear, eccentric one-off weirdo rhymist | anag. less I |
1711 | MINUS | VHC | Deficiency in intelligence department innumerate students displayed? | MI(5) + NUS |
HCs awarded in competitions:
1685 MINO (Printer’s Devilry)
1698 CROSSTIE
1715 RELEASE / RASPING (Right and Left)
1719 ANHELATION
1724 MONEYBAGS