Clues by E. R. Riddle in 1982-1983
Azed competitions from 530 to 576 All clues by E. R. Riddle | 1982-1983 Honours list
Azed competitions from 530 to 576 All clues by E. R. Riddle | 1982-1983 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. R. Riddle | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 11 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 543 | STAYING POWER | VHC | What makes Daley athletics’ greatest living exponent? | staying power; ref. D. Thompson, champion decathlete; power in maths |
| 558 | MINCEMEAT (with one extra R) (Extra Letter) | First | What one must do to give mater a Christmas treat | mate; i.e. mince meat |
| 572 | SNAKE-OIL | Third | Gets drunk, never works – like a son going to the dogs | anag. |
HCs awarded in competitions:
547 GLEEMAN
552 NOURICE-FEE
559 EMBASE