Clues by D. P. M. Michael in 1985-1986
Azed competitions from 683 to 731 All clues by D. P. M. Michael | 1985-1986 Honours list
Azed competitions from 683 to 731 All clues by D. P. M. Michael | 1985-1986 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. P. M. Michael | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 11 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 683 | BANISH | VHC | After Belgium, Italy gets short answer about end of English – ‘Out!’ | B + I in ans + h; ref. ban following Heysel Stadium riot; out vb. |
| 696 | ANTIMNEMONIC | Third | Kind of effect Lotus had on me Mini can’t supply | anag.; supply adv. |
| 701 | BALUSTRADE | VHC | Foolishly adulates BR rail-guard, usually ornamental | anag. |
| 731 | STRING | VHC | This has little King in pain, the cause of his death | R in sting, & lit.; ref. Belloc’s Henry K. |
HCs awarded in competitions:
688 CUCURBITAL
709 GINGER
712 PANTOMIME HORSE
722 SUPERNACULUM
727 WELL-TO-DO