Clues by D. Ashcroft in 1985-1986
Azed competitions from 683 to 731 All clues by D. Ashcroft | 1985-1986 Honours list
Azed competitions from 683 to 731 All clues by D. Ashcroft | 1985-1986 Honours list
| First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Ashcroft | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
| No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 709 | GINGER | Second | Sandy means to snatch a birdie, Bernhard having conceded a half | gin + (Lan)ger; ref. S. Lyle, B. L., golfers |
| 712 | PANTOMIME HORSE | VHC | Hot tip to be backed? (Can’t be!) I’m appearing in a production of Mother Goose, letting go, prancing (could be!) | nap (rev.) + I’m anag. less go, & lit. |
| 718 | FLO(GG)IN(G) (Letters Latent) | VHC | Whacking try if threequarters only carelessly tackled! | if onl(y) anag. |
| 727 | WELL-TO-DO | VHC | Fit close and render flush | well to do |
HCs awarded in competitions:
696 ANTIMNEMONIC