Azed Competition No. 607 Azed Slip | < 603 | 609 > | Other competitions | 
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| No. | Date | Clue word | Clue type | Clues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 607 | Dec 1983 | CARNEY | normal | 20 |
| Award | Clue writer | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | T. J. Moorey | Jenkins, unfulfilled minister longing to make comeback | car(e) + yen rev.; ref Roy J. |
| Second | D. F. Manley | ‘Crowther’s No. 1 composer, successor to X’? (This & lit. could be devious certainly!) | C + Arne +Y& lit./ comp. anag. & lit. |
| Third | N. C. Dexter | Sirens do so entice any crew at sea without women ! | anag. minus W & lit. |
| VHC | T. H. Ayre | Timeless customs permit a bit of yoghurt for flummery | carne(t) +y |
| VHC | Mrs A. R. Bradford | Blokes with this might follow Spooner’s advice to Irish suitors | i.e. coax with blarney |
| VHC | P. Cargill | With this I still may deceive in all sincerity | comp. anag. & lit. |
| VHC | P. Drummond | Shy composer replaces one of his works in transcription | Arne for op in copy |
| VHC | Dr I. S. Fletcher | Transport and pet without moderation, perhaps | car + (ho)ney, & lit. |
| VHC | J. J. Goulstone | Wafting semi-transparency can give a flattering effect | (transp)arency anag. |
| VHC | P. F. Henderson | 75% of any cream is churned to make the local butter | anag. any cre(am) |
| VHC | R. J. Hooper | Soap opera girl has contrary craving for men | yen (rev.) for men in Carmen |
| VHC | M. D. James | Sly – tinker with yearn after drop of cheer | c + anag.; ref. Taming of the Shrew |
| VHC | F. P. N. Lake | Shocking Chase yarn has given Miss Blandish to gratify the susceptible | anag. less has; ref. No Orchids for Miss Blandish |
| VHC | C. G. Millin | Compliments, first of Christmas, then happy new year | C + anag., n = new |
| VHC | C. J. Morse | Rustic humour, as displayed in American Art | Art C., US entertainer |
| VHC | B. A. Pike | Most of neck smudged with gray, headed for soap and flannel | nec(k), (g)ray anag. |
| VHC | W. J. M. Scotland | In the country, coax one for love in corn! (The traditional retreats) | a for O in corn + ye (rev.) |
| VHC | D. Stanford | Hint of Christmas and New Year, rum butter | anag. C + N + year |
| VHC | D. G. Tallis | What’s crafty one styled oft in parts outlying | comp. anag. & lit. |
| VHC | M. Woolf | The cold and the shivering yearn for flannel | anag. c + yearn |
HCs awarded in competition 607 to: