Clues by C. A. Clarke in 2001-2002
Azed competitions from 1519 to 1567 All clues by C. A. Clarke | 2001-2002 Honours list
Azed competitions from 1519 to 1567 All clues by C. A. Clarke | 2001-2002 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. A. Clarke | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 9 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1519 | CARRY-ON | VHC | Clamour surrounding the Gunners rising just after A Visit to Highbury perhaps? | RA (rev.) in cry + on; ref. sequel to ‘Emma’ by Joan Austen-Leigh |
| 1524 | INGRATITUDE | VHC | Lack of appreciation because of grey demeanour Tories’ leader discarded | in + gr. + a(t)titude; ref. J. Major |
| 1537 | CAFTAN | Third | Loose Middle-Eastern outfit sheltering one violent fanatic | anag. less I; ref. al-Qaida |
| 1541 | CHUPRASSY | VHC | Domestic pussy-cat’s lost tail tangling with Henry and Rex | anag. less t, incl. H, R |
| 1544 | PATROL (with jumble of RAPTORES) (Christmas Devilry) | VHC | Security check reports a perfunctory duty that’s not completed | pat + rol(e) |
| 1563 | SLYBOOTS | VHC | Nothing in lobby system is manipulated – spinning by me excepted | comp. anag. incl. 0, & lit.; ref. spin doctor |
HCs awarded in competitions:
1528 STROP (Spoonerisms)
1533 MASTER-MARINER
1550 MEMORITER
1554 PEARL
1559 THEOLOGASTER