Clues by G. H. Willett in 2007-2008
Azed competitions from 1836 to 1884 All clues by G. H. Willett | 2007-2008 Honours list
Azed competitions from 1836 to 1884 All clues by G. H. Willett | 2007-2008 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. H. Willett | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 24 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | W(I)NN(I)E-THE-POOH (Letters Latent) | VHC | Could who finally won The Open become another Golden Bear? Possibly? | anag. incl. n; ref. J. Nicklaus |
| 1845 | UPBRAID | VHC | Not the first American tart to espouse underwear and wig | bra in (c)upid |
| 1862 | UNALIKE (Spoonerisms) | VHC | ‘Name the sot.’ ‘One of the Hodges, an alcoholic, slightly squiffy.’ | not the same; un + alkie with ki rev. |
| 1879 | LITTER BASKET | VHC | Garbo’s in it? Ecstasy! This could make talkies better | anag. incl. E; garbo = rubbish; ref. Greta G |
HCs awarded in competitions:
1836 POSTHASTE
1849 AUXESIS
1853 ANTIQUITARIAN
1871 FAIRY GOLD