Clues by E. J. Burge in 1979-1980
Azed competitions from 371 to 419 All clues by E. J. Burge | 1979-1980 Honours list
Azed competitions from 371 to 419 All clues by E. J. Burge | 1979-1980 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. J. Burge | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 7 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 379 | SCYTHEMAN | VHC | Old-timer at Lord’s? Many’s the century re-created | anag. incl. c; ref. Father Time figure at Lord’s |
| 388 | ALEXIPHARMIC | VHC | The unknown quantity in devious crime – a phial. Poison container? | x in anag. |
| 406 | BOIL | First | McLaren’s a bit short about the round ball. Lancing object (rather sore)? | O in Bil(l); ref. Bill M., RU commentator and L. soccer school |
| 410 | CUL-DE-SAC | VHC | I could give dual access if I had a second! | comp. anag. incl. s, & lit. |
| 414 | UNBOSOMER | VHC | To get it off my chest, I pour out what’s bottled up, rub some on freely | anag. |
HCs awarded in competitions:
371 GRADIN
384 OUTSPREADING
393 INTRACARDIAC
397 BIJOUTERIE (Misprints)
401 GO-AHEAD
419 RAMILLIES