Clues by R. J. Palmer in 1976-1977
Azed competitions from 208 to 255 All clues by R. J. Palmer | 1976-1977 Honours list
Azed competitions from 208 to 255 All clues by R. J. Palmer | 1976-1977 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. J. Palmer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 17 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225 | VALETA | VHC | It may amuse some mixed doubles to serve an ace | valet A |
| 229 | METRICATE | VHC | To bring in new measures, Foot etc. going for irregular act re time | anag.; ref. Michael F., guillotine bills |
| 234 | HOROSCOPIST | VHC | One who would take you in about configuration of Scorpio? | anag. in host, & lit. |
| 247 | FLIVVER | VHC | What a gamble holding a pair of fives could be? | V V in flier, & lit.; ref. poker |
| 250 | Stands the church clock at ten to three? (Anagram) | VHC | O thank setter! He hath constructed CCL |
HCs awarded in competitions:
208 RALPH
212 SURCINGLES
238 CRAMBOJINGLE
243 OLYMPIC
249 RUDOLPH THE REINDEER
255 ROYAL SILVER JUBILEE