Clues by J. Grimes in 2005-2006
Azed competitions from 1733 to 1779 All clues by J. Grimes | 2005-2006 Honours list
Azed competitions from 1733 to 1779 All clues by J. Grimes | 2005-2006 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Grimes | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 25 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1746 | ENTOMIC | VHC | What one changes in mien for parody of flits, say | i.e. changing en to mic in mien = mimic |
| 1752 | MIDWINTER | Second | Carol’s bleak period in time R. W. died tragically | anag. incl. d; ref. C. Vorderman, the late Richard Whiteley in ‘Countdown’, and C. Rossetti carol |
| 1779 | NEWIE (misprint of U) (Misprints) | VHC | Fresh constriction that is displacing trade in racecourse | construction; i.e. for market in Newmarket |
HCs awarded in competitions:
1733 PALESTRA
1753 DIAGONAL
1762 DUDDERY
1766 GEST (Printer’s Devilry)
1771 PARTERRE
1775 ROUGH-AND-READY