Clues by F. R. Palmer in 1982-1983
Azed competitions from 530 to 576 All clues by F. R. Palmer | 1982-1983 Honours list
Azed competitions from 530 to 576 All clues by F. R. Palmer | 1982-1983 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. R. Palmer | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 11 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530 | PROMETAL | VHC | Indication of alternative ‘Rejected,’ Mrs T (and others) hold. ‘It won’t work’ | or (rev.) in PM et al.; ref. Thatcher’s slogan ‘there is no alternative’ |
| 534 | DODGEM | VHC | Bumper, a fair device? Something skilfully designed to go after head? | dod + gem; head = cut the top off |
| 547 | GLEEMAN | Third | Fame, for example, back around ’50. Or ’70? | L in name e.g. (rev.); ref. Georgie F., pop singer |
| 559 | EMBASE | VHC | See Mab rousing take to what? Bottom | anag.; ref. MND; bottom vt. |
HCs awarded in competitions:
552 NOURICE-FEE
556 SWEAL (Misprints)
558 MINCEMEAT (with one extra R) (Extra Letter)
564 PARAMENT
576 TOP-NOTCH