The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

April Competition Information
LEONARDO DICAPRIO


Results Information   See results

In a competition judged by popular vote, it takes a special clue to run away with the prize and this month we had one! Dave P was not the only entrant to spot the Pacino/De Niro anagram, but he certainly turned it into the neatest clue. Well done Dave – a superb victory!
 
Kathy takes 2nd spot with another anagram. First time on the podium for a while so congratulations to Kathy.
 
Luciano bags 3rd place with the other Pacino/De Niro clue – excellent effort!
 
Dev S reaches a podium spot in only his second month of competing, so well done indeed – another anagram!
 
Tom B snatches the last placing, cleverly managing to use "Titanic" in the definition without giving the game away immediately!
 
Well done to all – another enjoyable month of cluing to savour!


Voting Information

Voting is open until Midnight UK time on Wednesday 18th May.
 
Please award FIVE points maximum to the clue you judge best: FOUR points for second, THREE for third, TWO for fourth, down to ONE point for fifth; but otherwise you may distribute your votes as you see fit including ½ marks for split voting – as long as you award no more than 15 points IN TOTAL and no more than 5 points to any one clue…
 
…and of course you may NOT VOTE for your own clue!
 
COMMENTS:
 
Your comments in general and on individual clues, however much or little you write, are always most welcome! Please remember that if any particular clue or clues do not find favour with you, it is more helpful to offer constructive criticism – many of our members are keen to learn and hone their clue writing skills through our competition – feedback may be useful for their future efforts!


Entry Information

Your challenge for April is a STANDARD CRYPTIC clue to LEONARDO DICAPRIO (8,8) by the closing date of MIDNIGHT BST SATURAY 30th APRIL.

Remember that whilst you are composing (and pondering) your clue effort, the entry interface allows you to "Save but don't submit". But even if you "Submit this clue" you are still able to amend – or even retract – your entry right up until the end.

BUT DON'T FORGET TO CLICK THE "SUBMIT THIS CLUE" BUTTON BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE!

 

ENTER

ANTHONY

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27 clues entered so far.
2 days to go. Entry closes on
Sunday 31st March.


VOTE

LITTLE

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42 clues to vote for.
38 votes received so far.
41 hours to go. Voting closes on
Saturday 30th March.


RESULTS

AMAZON

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2nd place Charlie Oakley

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