Clues by J. F. Grimshaw in 1984-1985
Azed competitions from 631 to 679 All clues by J. F. Grimshaw | 1984-1985 Honours list
Azed competitions from 631 to 679 All clues by J. F. Grimshaw | 1984-1985 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. F. Grimshaw | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 631 | INTERLOCK | VHC | Buckle or link etc.? | anag. & lit. |
| 635 | ROSEMARY | VHC | Encumber this flourishing. That could put paid to your remembrances! | comp. anag. & lit. |
| 640 | MACHETE | VHC | Have longing for one in South American bush? | ache for a in maté, & lit. |
| 644 | EASY STREET (or STAPELIA) | VHC | Without question, nice corner ensconced in peace! | (qu)easy + tree in st, & lit. |
| 653 | INTERNUNCIO | VHC | Rome’s —— might arrange to be seen in minor court! | comp. anag. & lit. |
| 666 | Any word; subsidiary indication omits an animal (Beasts) | Second | What I’d beat if you’d permit it? (There must be power in persuasion!) | compe(titi)on; P in come-on |
| 675 | CONSTERNATE | VHC | ‘Appal’? Here you’ll see apple seller’s penning name new to English! | n in coster + n at E |
| 679 | ESTOVER (Printer’s Devilry) | VHC | During break he’s potted his b/alls, going round the pockets |
HCs awarded in competitions:
649 AUSTRALORP
657 SILLY-BILLY
662 BARGE-COUPLE
670 TURNIP-FLEA