Clues by V. G. Henderson in 1980-1981
Azed competitions from 423 to 469 All clues by V. G. Henderson | 1980-1981 Honours list
Azed competitions from 423 to 469 All clues by V. G. Henderson | 1980-1981 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V. G. Henderson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 8 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 434 | JARDINIÈRE | VHC | ——’s embellished with flowery artistry (might serve as a jerry, in dire straits) | comp. anag. & lit. |
| 439 | LINGA (Printer’s Devilry) | VHC | Crosswords circulated (as latest art?). Ru/m Azed tests devotees | ref. Centenary Test controversy |
| 443 | STEEPLECROWN | VHC | What cornered simpleton is sporting – could be this hat with ‘D’ on rim | comp. anag. & lit.; dunce’s hat |
| 447 | URTICARIA / APOGRAPHS (Right and Left) | VHC | This ‘nettly’ rash could be acutely irritant source of anxiety; photographer’s first to go spare endlessly upset about wench’s bottom: perfect models are required | comp. anag. & lit.; a p + h in anag. of go spar(e) |
| 460 | SWOOP | VHC | Dip determining disaster? | 2 mngs. |
| 464 | SIMKIN | VHC | Charley’s bubbly | 2 mngs.; s. = fool, see OED; ref. Champagne Ch. |
HCs awarded in competitions:
423 ACCOUTRE
426 MISL(E)ADING (Letters Latent)
430 TEGULA
452 DISSENTERISM
454 CHRISTMAS BOX