Clues by M. Barley in 2013-2014
Azed competitions from 2148 to 2196 All clues by M. Barley | 2013-2014 Honours list
Azed competitions from 2148 to 2196 All clues by M. Barley | 2013-2014 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Barley | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2148 | ZOLLVEREIN | VHC | Zone – past German one – wherein one’s tolled centrally | ll in z + over + ein, & lit. |
| 2152 | STUFFED SHIRT | VHC | You’ll find this duffer pompous but ultimately inept | anag. incl. s, t, & lit. |
| 2157 | MELODRAMATIC | VHC | Stirring film actor made lacks element of finesse – could be this? | anag. less f, & lit. |
| 2161 | FARRAGO | VHC | Scraps from roast are cut off and go to make dog’s breakfast | r, a in far go |
| 2165 | OUT OF ORDER | VHC | Bust is on view for Roe when cavorting round centre of stadium | out + d in anag.; ref. Erica R., Twickenham streaker |
| 2168 | CENTURY (with missing C) (Missing Letter) | Second | Years spanned by crossword anon after its first appearance, entertaining for all | canon; c + U in entry |
| 2170 | SAYONARA | VHC | Stokes OK against Australia; for all remaining, heads must roll – it’s goodbye | S + ay + on A + a, r (rev.); ref. Ben S. and Ashes aftermath |
| 2183 | SANGRAIL | VHC | Capturing lad’s heart, flirty girl’s an unobtainable object of desire | a in anag. |
| 2187 | WEST | VHC | Those heading this way evening sun will dazzle | anag. of first letters, & lit. |
| 2191 | PLUG | VHC | Party languishes, unpopular at the polls, with Clegg ultimately a spent force | first letters + g |
| 2196 | SEMANTRA / TRABEATE (Overlaps) | First | National team run ragged in South America – when they play, bars reverberate with cross supporters endlessly frustrated | anag. incl. N, r in SA; beate(n) |
HCs awarded in competitions:
2174 CHARET (Printer’s Devilry)
2178 PARISON