Clues by D. V. Harry in 1976-1977
Azed competitions from 208 to 255 All clues by D. V. Harry | 1976-1977 Honours list
Azed competitions from 208 to 255 All clues by D. V. Harry | 1976-1977 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. V. Harry | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 13 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 212 | SURCINGLES | VHC | Cords curés sling round their waists, by tradition | anag.; cord vb., waist = girdle (obs.) |
| 216 | SCANTITY | VHC | It’s no pig, certainly – can it live in a sty? | anag. in sty; pig = feast, live adj. |
| 229 | METRICATE | VHC | Get rid of unwanted inches; set a limit to fat meat and rice | anag. incl. (fa)t; set = arrange |
| 238 | CRAMBOJINGLE | Third | MacRob blended whisky – it adds glee to your spree | anag. + jingle; whisky2 |
| 243 | OLYMPIC | VHC | At historic summit, Smith’s No. 2 is absorbed in reformulation of policy | m in anag.; ref. Ian S., Rhodesia talks |
HCs awarded in competitions:
221 PADDY-WHACK
234 HOROSCOPIST
249 RUDOLPH THE REINDEER