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No.DateClue wordClue typeClues
796 Aug 1987UPHOLSTERY normal 28

 

Competition 796’s average clue lengths over 28 clues:

41 letters per clue (4 below the archive average, and 6 below the average for 10-letter words)

8.6 words per clue (1 below the archive average, and 1.1 below the average for 10-letter words)

 

Longest clue (the 1,764th longest normal clue in the archive)

London bound on boys’ vacation, tyre bursting may mean curtains for some

59 letters, 12 words, by W. K. M. Slimmings

 

Shortest clue (the 1,119th shortest normal clue in the archive)

What may be plush or yet more ritzy?

28 letters, 8 words, by A. D. Scott

 

Competition 796 has contributed 16 unique words to the clue archive:

S. L. Patonappointments
P. F. Hendersoncushions
P. F. Hendersonembroidered
A. Thomasfurnishings
D. J. Mackayimplausibly
A. D. Scottplush
D. J. Mackayplusher
P. F. Hendersonpolyester
C. A. ClarkePolyurethane
B. Roepylorus
D. Williamsonrefurnished
A. D. Scottritzy
J. C. Leylandsettee
Mrs D. M. Colleyslashed
C. J. Morsesoutherly
S. L. Patontheory