Clues by E. Cross in 1997-1998
Azed competitions from 1312 to 1360 All clues by E. Cross | 1997-1998 Honours list
Azed competitions from 1312 to 1360 All clues by E. Cross | 1997-1998 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Cross | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 9 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1312 | REST-CURE | VHC | This’ll recharge your batteries: current’s variable, not using nuclear energy | anag. less N + E |
| 1316 | FINGERLICKIN’ | VHC | Exceedingly fine ceiling Frink crafted (nobody’s attributin’ this to former arts minister!) | anag.; ref. Elizabeth F., and toe-sucking attributed to D. Mellor |
| 1322 | CARPET | VHC | Three-to-one favourite following Arc upset | anag. + pet; ref. Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe |
| 1325 | UPROOTAL | VHC | Pour a lot out – it’s more effective than paraquat! | anag. |
| 1338 | SMART ALEC | VHC | Malpractices could be revealed by one police constable with this clever dick | comp. anag. incl. I PC |
| 1346 | PHARISEE | VHC | Writhing, Heep’s air betrays him | anag. & lit.; ref. Uriah H. |
| 1351 | NEATEN (Printer’s Devilry) | VHC | With exercise, not overdo/se, muscle must be relaxed |
HCs awarded in competitions:
1334 CATACHRESTIC
1342 ALIENS / RAPINE (Right and Left)
1355 DIACATHOLICON