Clues by G. H. Willett in 2005-2006
Azed competitions from 1733 to 1779 All clues by G. H. Willett | 2005-2006 Honours list
Azed competitions from 1733 to 1779 All clues by G. H. Willett | 2005-2006 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. H. Willett | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 25 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1733 | PALESTRA | Second | In Sparta wrestling centre for athletes | le in anag., & lit. |
| 1758 | BIMBETTE | VHC | I’m dimmer than other girls but under the heading of beauty I’m almost totally superior | b I’m bette(r), & lit. |
| 1779 | NEWIE (misprint of U) (Misprints) | VHC | Ask to take time off in the country? That’s a debit item | debut; new(t) i.e.; ask2 |
HCs awarded in competitions:
1750 PLOUGHMAN
1752 MIDWINTER
1753 DIAGONAL
1762 DUDDERY
1766 GEST (Printer’s Devilry)
1775 ROUGH-AND-READY