Clues by C. A. Clarke in 1982-1983
Azed competitions from 530 to 576 All clues by C. A. Clarke | 1982-1983 Honours list
Azed competitions from 530 to 576 All clues by C. A. Clarke | 1982-1983 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. A. Clarke | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 534 | DODGEM | VHC | Margaret being returned after poll might have to make a U-turn to avoid impending crash | dod + Meg (rev.); ref. M. Thatcher |
| 538 | INGRAIN | VHC | Inveterate Tory – ‘Leading member of government’s wet’ | in g rain; in = member of governing party |
| 543 | STAYING POWER | VHC | What one needs to finish race in sporting way, struggling? | e in anag., & lit. |
| 556 | SWEAL (Misprints) | VHC | Toast and butter | gutter; 2 mngs. |
| 558 | MINCEMEAT (with one extra R) (Extra Letter) | VHC | Heard of marvellous, fantastic E.T.? Cinema’s filling for the season | head; anag. incl. m |
| 559 | EMBASE | Third | Take down embassy flag having been expelled | embas(sag)e |
HCs awarded in competitions:
530 PROMETAL
547 GLEEMAN
564 PARAMENT
572 SNAKE-OIL