Clues by E. J. Burge in 1982-1983
Azed competitions from 530 to 576 All clues by E. J. Burge | 1982-1983 Honours list
Azed competitions from 530 to 576 All clues by E. J. Burge | 1982-1983 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. J. Burge | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 7 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 538 | INGRAIN | VHC | Getting last two out, Garner in one burst is fast and penetrating | anag. incl. I less er; ref. Joel G. |
| 543 | STAYING POWER | VHC | Pony with grit and energy was broken – a requirement for keeping on! | anag. incl. E |
| 547 | GLEEMAN | VHC | Slippery customer, getting reverse, is held by criminal investigator. He’s associated with snatches | eel (rev.) in G-man |
| 552 | NOURICE-FEE | VHC | Giving treatment to cure one (with NHS provision) – that has been nurse’s reward | anag. incl. I in no fee |
| 559 | EMBASE | VHC | Bees excited with jam when top’s removed – there’s cause to go to pot! | anag. incl. (j)am |
| 572 | SNAKE-OIL | VHC | Inadequate preparation is almost evident in what we plough | nake(d) in soil |
HCs awarded in competitions:
530 PROMETAL
534 DODGEM
558 MINCEMEAT (with one extra R) (Extra Letter)
568 TETHER (Printer’s Devilry)
576 TOP-NOTCH