Clues by R. J. Palmer in 1985-1986
Azed competitions from 683 to 731 All clues by R. J. Palmer | 1985-1986 Honours list
Azed competitions from 683 to 731 All clues by R. J. Palmer | 1985-1986 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. J. Palmer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 8 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 692 | FIDIBUS def. PRICKET (Wrong Number) | VHC | Stick I dip in fire for lighting endlessly | stick; I dib in fus(e), & lit. |
| 696 | ANTIMNEMONIC | VHC | Like the Foreign Legion? Dashing men in action, the ultimate in romanticism | anag. incl. m; ref. traditional reason for joining F. L. |
| 705 | MUSICOTHERAPY | VHC | Pieces from Philharmonic Orchestra? – this may cure nuts | anag. incl. P O, & lit. |
| 714 | MOTE | VHC | May once trace earthwork initially | initial letters, 3 mngs. |
| 722 | SUPERNACULUM | VHC | It’s peer not to be found around in drink, the ultimate in fine liquor | Lucan (rev.) in sup e rum, & lit.; ref. Lord L. |
| 731 | STRING | VHC | Cheat, take in | r in sting, & lit. |
HCs awarded in competitions:
683 BANISH
688 CUCURBITAL
709 GINGER
712 PANTOMIME HORSE
718 FLO(GG)IN(G) (Letters Latent)