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Congratulations to Steve Randall who returns to top spot after his win at the end of last year – a super smooth surface reading to his winning clue.
 
John Appleton gains his second podium finish of the year following his win in February – with the first of the clues to give poor old Dad a bit of a beating! This pushes John a little higher up the Annual Honours list so well done to him.
 
A big warm welcome to Colin Thomas who graces the top 5 for the first time! A neat bit of simple arithmetic!
 
Tobias claims 4th spot with a rare beast of a homophone clue. Tobias's first podium for a couple of years so well done for that.
 
"Where's Dave Parfitt?" I hear you ask – well, once again he has squeezed into the placings – another to give Dad a hard time!
 
Well done to everyone for another enjoyable selection of clues for us to savour.

Voting Information

Voting is open until Midnight UK time on Wednesday 15th June.
 
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…
 
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COMMENTS:
 
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Entry Information

This month's challenge is a STANDARD CRYPTIC clue to DISMAYED (8) by the closing date of MIDNIGHT BST FRIDAY 27th MAY.

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!