Clues by W. K. M. Slimmings in 1975-1976
Azed competitions from 156 to 203 All clues by W. K. M. Slimmings | 1975-1976 Honours list
Azed competitions from 156 to 203 All clues by W. K. M. Slimmings | 1975-1976 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W. K. M. Slimmings | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 161 | ANCON | VHC | I’m naturally crooked… a born cheat | a n con |
| 174 | EPEOLATRY | VHC | Reverence not lost for words, when you cut short prelate’s broadcast | anag. incl. yo(u) |
| 178 | A(U)G(U)ST (Letters Latent) | VHC | At comprehending G and S, I’m like the Mikado… ‘all sublime’ | G S in at |
| 187 | POWDERING-TUB | VHC | Where to see well-preserved bit of skirt having bath – after applying make-up? | powdering + tub; skirt, cut of meat |
| 195 | SHILLY-SHALLY | VHC | To boggle about ‘I will’ you initially must —— | I’ll in shy1 + shall + y, & lit. |
| 197 | CAMERA (Printer’s Devilry) | Third | Witness Be/tty, under lashings of silk and satin – a real pet | |
| 203 | BOGY | VHC | Zip heavenward, in an unimpeded progression? Surely he wouldn’t | go (rev.) in by |
HCs awarded in competitions:
156 OMBROPHOBOUS
165 Lance, pompano, bonito, porbeagle, thornback, menhaden, albacore, huso (Anagram)
183 PICKLE
200 The Extra Guest (minus CC) (Letters Latent)