Clues by R. J. Whale in 1997-1998
Azed competitions from 1312 to 1360 All clues by R. J. Whale | 1997-1998 Honours list
Azed competitions from 1312 to 1360 All clues by R. J. Whale | 1997-1998 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. J. Whale | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1312 | REST-CURE | VHC | Objects of snooker? That pocketing first of reds should lead to useful break | r in rest, cue |
| 1322 | CARPET | Third | Odds of ‘threes’ at Cup clash? | anag. of alternate letters, & lit. |
| 1325 | UPROOTAL | VHC | Elimination from cups? Are poor Italy losing their edge? Both | middle letters; i.e. both edges |
| 1334 | CATACHRESTIC | VHC | Perhaps confusing Arctic as the centre for Sphenisciformes? | anag. incl. c, & lit; penguins only in Antarctic |
| 1336 | STOCKING | First | You’ll recollect letters to St Nick go here | anag. & lit. |
| 1338 | SMART ALEC | VHC | I may be disposed to cram least | anag. & lit. |
| 1351 | NEATEN (Printer’s Devilry) | VHC | Having one over the eight may befi/t handsome guys – get legless! |
HCs awarded in competitions:
1329 PITHOS
1342 ALIENS / RAPINE (Right and Left)
1346 PHARISEE