Competition clues by John Newson
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John Newson has 2 clues
| Comp | Clue word | Clue | Explanation | Pos | Points | Merits | 2014 Annual Competition | 37 | 1.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup Special 2014 | Any 8-letter “PEN” word (Penalty Shoot-out) | Anticipation builds, souls sag, England comes last | SUS(PEN)SE / SUS(GOAL)SE — anticipation = def. — builds = anagrind ( SOULS SAG*) — England = E ('comes last' as position indicator) | 7 | 21 | 4 | 5 |
| March 2014 | EXCALIBUR | The point of Art? | Cryptic Definition — point = "the sharp tapering end of a pin, knife etc." (see Collins) — Art = commonly accepted shorthand for Arthur. — i.e. "The blade belonging to Arthur?" | 5 | 26 | 1 | 6 |