Clues by C. O. Butcher in 1975-1976
Azed competitions from 156 to 203 All clues by C. O. Butcher | 1975-1976 Honours list
Azed competitions from 156 to 203 All clues by C. O. Butcher | 1975-1976 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. O. Butcher | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 161 | ANCON | VHC | Joint, the sort drinkers use, is one with convenience attached | an + con. (abbrev.) |
| 165 | Lance, pompano, bonito, porbeagle, thornback, menhaden, albacore, huso (Anagram) | VHC | An anagram can be a pronounced problem – a shibboleth to help cook one | |
| 178 | A(U)G(U)ST (Letters Latent) | Third | Summer period abhorrently unsettled? Not this year | aghast less ha. |
| 187 | POWDERING-TUB | VHC | Container of e.g. rib put down in pickle | anag. |
| 190 | CASSANDRA | First | One having prior dope and held in little credit | ass and in cr. + a, & lit. |
| 203 | BOGY | VHC | Scratch runner in fabulous shape | 3 mngs.; S. = the devil; one who runs in |
HCs awarded in competitions:
169 THUGGEE
183 PICKLE
197 CAMERA (Printer’s Devilry)
200 The Extra Guest (minus CC) (Letters Latent)