Clues by Dr J. Burscough in 2000-2001
Azed competitions from 1467 to 1515 All clues by Dr J. Burscough | 2000-2001 Honours list
Azed competitions from 1467 to 1515 All clues by Dr J. Burscough | 2000-2001 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr J. Burscough | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 12 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1467 | CANAPÉ | VHC | It circulates with champagne? This might! | comp. anag. |
| 1472 | TORAN (Printer’s Devilry) | VHC | For ulsters or ties, it’s paisley ran/ge men prefer | sorties; ref. Ian P. |
| 1476 | LIGNIPERDOUS | VHC | Despoiling spruce’s heart? It might be! | anag. incl ru, & lit. |
| 1480 | SAMARITAN | VHC | Go to (Aramaic?) man’s aid, when in distress? Good —— would do! | comp. anag. incl. Ar., & lit. |
| 1485 | BOURSE / TIFOSO (Right and Left) | VHC | ‘Footsie’ untouched by European manoeuvres: one supporting Euro’s uncommon on British exchange | anag. less E; B + anag. |
| 1494 | MARATHON | VHC | Snickers, once Graham Norton is performing (not without a groan!): | anag. less gro(a)n; ref. chocolate bar formerly called M. |
| 1502 | RAPPEL | VHC | Whereby Prince in ‘Rapunzel’ clears one impedance | P for un Z in Rapunzel, & lit.; ref. fairy tale |
HCs awarded in competitions:
1492 The year that Columbus discovered America (Anagram)
1500 GIT (on board ship) (Ship of Fools)
1511 DEEP-SEATED
1515 SNIDE