Clues by J. J. Moore in 1984-1985
Azed competitions from 631 to 679 All clues by J. J. Moore | 1984-1985 Honours list
Azed competitions from 631 to 679 All clues by J. J. Moore | 1984-1985 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. J. Moore | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 25 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 640 | MACHETE | VHC | Mack, once called ‘knife’ | mac hete; ref. ‘Threepenny Opera’ |
| 649 | AUSTRALORP | VHC | A wild rural spot, it provided just what Victorian poachers needed | a + anag. |
| 662 | BARGE-COUPLE | VHC | Lighter? Match? They’ve finished off many an old timbered roof | barge couple |
HCs awarded in competitions:
653 INTERNUNCIO
657 SILLY-BILLY
666 Any word; subsidiary indication omits an animal (Beasts)
679 ESTOVER (Printer’s Devilry)