Clues by C. Allen Baker in 1977-1978
Azed competitions from 259 to 310 All clues by C. Allen Baker | 1977-1978 Honours list
Azed competitions from 259 to 310 All clues by C. Allen Baker | 1977-1978 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Allen Baker | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 15 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 259 | TRANSIRE | VHC | An ungainly rear isn’t conducive to making a pass | anag. |
| 285 | BOYFRIEND (Misprints) | VHC | One may get slain if fired on by crooks | swain; anag.; crook vb. |
| 289 | AMNESIAC | VHC | I can’t remember names – not even with a leading clue | anag. + 1 ac. |
| 301 | TROLLOPISH | VHC | Being slack in stays reduces roll to ship on the turn | anag. + anag. |
| 310 | STERNFAST | VHC | Tackle RN sets aft, coiled | anag. & lit. |
HCs awarded in competitions:
263 ERIACH (Printer’s Devilry)
267 MORRIS-DANCE
272 MALAGUETTA
281 DINOCERAS
298* NOSER
300 SLINK-BUTCHER
306 DICKENS
* Competition excluded from annual honours