Clues by C. Allen Baker in 1982-1983
Azed competitions from 530 to 576 All clues by C. Allen Baker | 1982-1983 Honours list
Azed competitions from 530 to 576 All clues by C. Allen Baker | 1982-1983 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Allen Baker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 538 | INGRAIN | Second | Free half going? I must get into the pub fast | gra(tis) I in inn |
| 547 | GLEEMAN | VHC | When Fed puts squeeze on grass – he’ll sing | lee in G-man |
| 552 | NOURICE-FEE | VHC | Nightingale’s due … cue for one to get camouflaged with evening about to close in | anag. in den (rev.); Florence N. |
| 556 | SWEAL (Misprints) | VHC | Scotch tape secures wrapping without snapping | scorch; w(rapping) in seal |
| 558 | MINCEMEAT (with one extra R) (Extra Letter) | VHC | Slapstick sport from pantomimes, etc. – tossing a load of pies | spot; anag. less anag. |
| 568 | TETHER (Printer’s Devilry) | Third | The ra/ider takes a fence spoils – chance of clearance, perhaps? |
HCs awarded in competitions:
530 PROMETAL
559 EMBASE
572 SNAKE-OIL
576 TOP-NOTCH