Clues by J. F. Grimshaw in 1984-1985
Azed competitions from 631 to 679    All clues by J. F. Grimshaw  |   1984-1985 Honours list
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No.Clue wordAwardClueExplanation
631INTERLOCKVHCBuckle or link etc.?anag. & lit.
635ROSEMARYVHCEncumber this flourishing. That could put paid to your remembrances!comp. anag. & lit.
640MACHETEVHCHave longing for one in South American bush?ache for a in maté, & lit.
644EASY STREET (or STAPELIA)VHC Without question, nice corner ensconced in peace!(qu)easy + tree in st, & lit.
653INTERNUNCIOVHCRome’s —— might arrange to be seen in minor court!comp. anag. & lit.
666Any word; subsidiary indication omits an animal (Beasts)SecondWhat I’d beat if you’d permit it? (There must be power in persuasion!)compe(titi)on; P in come-on
675CONSTERNATEVHC‘Appal’? Here you’ll see apple seller’s penning name new to English!n in coster + n at E
679ESTOVER (Printer’s Devilry)VHCDuring 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