Clues by R. Gilbert in 2007-2008
Azed competitions from 1836 to 1884 All clues by R. Gilbert | 2007-2008 Honours list
Azed competitions from 1836 to 1884 All clues by R. Gilbert | 2007-2008 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Gilbert | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 24 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1845 | UPBRAID | First | Bounce? At an end. Help! … Brown’s bottled | br. in up aid; ref. Gordon B.’s election U-turn; see bounce |
| 1858 | HUMONGOUS | VHC | Given time, enough constant sumo wrestling can make contestant this | comp. anag. incl. t, & lit. |
| 1862 | UNALIKE (Spoonerisms) | VHC | The name again? ‘Sot’ if one’s having a stiff Scotch! | same … not; un a like3 |
HCs awarded in competitions:
1836 POSTHASTE
1849 AUXESIS
1853 ANTIQUITARIAN
1871 FAIRY GOLD
1884 FREELOADER