ordStats| Clues in archive | First Prizes | Other Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Hons points | First mention | Latest mention | Career span |
Also listed as | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Abernethy | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 4 | Mar 1991 | Dec 2013 | 22y 9m | J. C. Abernethy |
| Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-2014 | ||||
| 2168 | CENTURY (with missing C) (Missing Letter) | VHC | Row about discordant tune in Strauss’s score? | crow; anag. in cry; ref. Andrew S., former test cricketer |
| 1992-1993 | ||||
| 1061 | MAGIC | VHC | Two of diamonds coming to light after inane banter | mag + ic(e), & lit. |
| 1991-1992 | ||||
| 1017 | SCHAPSKA / PEARMAIN (Right and Left) | VHC | After brilliant game for Worcester, Guy excitedly asks about cap | pear + main3; chap in anag.; ref. Ian Botham, nicknamed Guy (the Gorilla) |
| 1000 | ONE THOUSAND | VHC | M1 Junction? Drive round it! | one T + SA in hound |
1994-1995
1180 COLD TURKEY
1992-1993
1076 PARLOUR GAMES
1991-1992
1021 BEARD
995 STASIMA (Printer’s Devilry)
1990-1991
987 IRON CURTAIN
982 ALMANAC
| Year | Prizes (1, 2, 3) | VHCs | HCs | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-2014 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – |
| 1994-1995 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – |
| 1992-1993 | 0 | 1 | 1 | – |
| 1991-1992 | 0 | 2 | 2 | – |
| 1990-1991 | 0 | 0 | 2 | – |