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No.DateClue wordClue typeClues
300 Xmas 1977SLINK-BUTCHER normal 28

 

Competition 300’s average clue lengths over 28 clues:

46 letters per clue (1 above the archive average, and 1 below the average for 12-letter words)

10.4 words per clue (0.8 above the archive average, and 0.6 above the average for 12-letter words)

 

Longest clue (the 1,431st longest normal clue in the archive)

Schubert’s left unfinished in his pieces one gaining from a premature end

61 letters, 12 words, by Dr E. Young

 

Shortest clue (the 859th shortest normal clue in the archive)

A —— could make lunch time be a risk

26 letters, 8 words, by F. R. Palmer

 

Competition 300 has contributed 29 unique words to the clue archive:

F. P. N. Lakeberth’s
C. G. Millinblurts
W. LaxtonBluthner
Sqn Ldr A. J. Holdstockcalfskin
S. Holgatecashes
J. H. C. Leachcharcutier
R. Deancrawling
C. LovingCulbertson
S. Holgatefallers
E. G. Rileyforwardly
D. S. Naglehumbler
M. A. Cooperkeb
E. G. RileyKirtles
B. A. PikeLoins
C. Lovingmeasly
M. A. Coopermog
M. A. Coopermortling
Dr E. Youngpremature
W. Laxtonquality’s
P. D. Gaffeyrunts
Dr E. YoungSchubert’s
E. M. Holroydseasonable
J. H. C. LeachSirloin’s
B. A. Pikestillborn
A. Lawriestirk
J. Webstertrucks
Mrs N. Jarmanundeveloped
Mrs A. R. Bradfordunload
C. E. Williamswares