Clues by C. A. Clarke in 1990-1991
Azed competitions from 943 to 991 All clues by C. A. Clarke | 1990-1991 Honours list
Azed competitions from 943 to 991 All clues by C. A. Clarke | 1990-1991 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. A. Clarke | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 17 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 965 | EARBASH def. NECKLET (Wrong Number) | VHC | ‘Go on and on’ line repulsed attempt to drop leader of Conservatives | drop; ra(C)e (rev.) + bash |
| 969 | BUNTER | First | One on the prowl for food with breadth rather than height as primary characteristic | hunter with b for h, & lit. |
| 982 | ALMANAC | VHC | Annual grant to charities cut throughout by capping of council | alm(s) + ana + c; see ana in C. |
| 987 | IRON CURTAIN | VHC | Proceed with brief to crack IRA by total bar on communication | on curt in IRA + in |
HCs awarded in competitions:
947 SHOULDER-SLIP
961 WAVESON
974 AVANT-PROPOS
991 BRASH (or BRUSH)