Clues by Dr S. J. Shaw in 2015-2016
Azed competitions from 2250 to 2305 All clues by Dr S. J. Shaw | 2015-2016 Honours list
Azed competitions from 2250 to 2305 All clues by Dr S. J. Shaw | 2015-2016 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr S. J. Shaw | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 6 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2250 | MILESTONE (with missing O) (Missing Letter) | VHC | Object numerically evaluated originally by Roman pen on start of trek | peon; miles + t + first letters; & lit. |
| 2257 | BUST-UP / PIT-PAT (Right and Left) | VHC | Disturbance in chest excited heart of victim to keep it pathologically palpitating | bust up; hidden centrally |
| 2261 | GANGSTERLAND | VHC | Where Judy from Oz, for example, might harbour criminal gents | anag. in Garland, & lit.; see Judy |
| 2265 | ESPRIT FORT | VHC | Term for rationalist (French in origin) or embodied by rebellious priest | t, F, or in anag., & lit. |
| 2270* | FENESTRA | VHC | Constructing rooms with a —— could allow Romans to see far | comp. anag. & lit. |
| 2272 | SNOWMOBILE | VHC | Manoeuvring with skis, this may give Eskimo bliss on first sign of winter! | comp. anag. incl. w, & lit. |
| 2274 | SIMPATICO | VHC | From roots in Grecian lingo this may translate to ‘of a common spirit’ | comp. anag. incl. n, o, & lit. |
| 2287 | VALET | VHC | A male servant may be disposed to earn money as this | comp. anag. incl. m, & lit. |
| 2296 | IMPROPERLY | Second | Doctor acting thus to get priority GMC panel | comp. anag. & lit. |
HCs awarded in competitions:
2283 BARGAIN
2291 AVESTA (Printer’s Devilry)
2300 MISHMASH
* Competition excluded from annual honours