Clues by R. J. Heald in 2009-2010
Azed competitions from 1940 to 1988 All clues by R. J. Heald | 2009-2010 Honours list
Azed competitions from 1940 to 1988 All clues by R. J. Heald | 2009-2010 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. J. Heald | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | HANGDOG | VHC | Downcast in pit being inadequate leads to disaster of Gresford | hang(i) + first letters; ref. 1934 mining disaster caused by poor ventilation |
| 1962 | ANADEM | VHC | What’s partially embloomed a napper, going round? | hidden rev., & lit. |
| 1967 | SUBORDINATELY | Second | Studio blarney reduced by ‘dinosaur Tel’ sadly taking lesser role | anag., anag.; ref. T. Wogan leaving Radio 2 breakfast show for Sunday slot |
| 1971 | WATERMANSHIP | Third | Sampan owner hit rocks, showing no ——? | comp. anag. & lit. |
| 1979 | FAR-OUT | Second | Amazing safari: taking such, you’ll see exotic species of monkey | i.e. safari with far out = sai |
| 1984 | ORWEL(L)IAN (Doublethink) | VHC | —— novel could match E. Blair’s own, with British society suppressed | anag. less B S, & lit. |
| 1988 | PERIQUE | VHC | Weed: small person, one quite devoid of sex appeal | per. I qu(it)e |
HCs awarded in competitions:
1945 PRISON
1949 PALFRENIER
1975 SEPTENTRIONAL