Clues by C. J. Morse in 1986-1987
Azed competitions from 735 to 783 All clues by C. J. Morse | 1986-1987 Honours list
Azed competitions from 735 to 783 All clues by C. J. Morse | 1986-1987 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. J. Morse | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 5 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 735 | MALIGN | VHC | McEnroe’s first to get in a row – and run down as a result | M + align; ref. John M. |
| 740 | ESCADRILLE | VHC | Squadron using correct procedure for power in flight | escape with drill for P |
| 744 | SKIRL-IN-THE-PAN / COFFEE-DISEASE (Right and Left) | Second | Fried dish, Spooner’s gem in the examination, transposing initials of ‘dried fish’, see – i.e. case of the blight drinkers dread | i.e. pearl in the scan; anag. incl. d f; ref. also drinkers’ mumbling |
| 753 | SHEEPDOG | VHC | Timid type’s male, protective type usually female | sheep dog |
| 757 | ETHEROMANIAC (Misprints) | VHC | This one’s badly cooked – the nice aroma disguises it | hooked; anag. |
| 764 | CHILDERMAS | VHC | ‘This day is loveless Herod’s claim confounded | anag. less 0, & lit. |
| 783 | CAMPESINO | VHC | I’m a peon, Sc. distressed peasant | anag. |
HCs awarded in competitions:
762 OBELISE
766 GUBBINS
774 VICTORINE
779 MISSING LINK