The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

July Competition Information
BANJULELE


Results Information   See results

A very close competition this month, and very well done to Colin Thomas for just squeaking ahead of the chasing pack! A maiden win for Colin in his first season with us!
 
Colin wasn't the only entrant to spot the possibility of a Bowie themed clue – just back in second was our podium regular – Dave Parfitt. Just that slight variation in construction made the difference and prevented Dave from a second consecutive win, but maintains his amazing run of form.
 
Russ Cook is another in his first season of competition and secures his maiden podium back in third by a distance of just half a point! He exploited the bunjee anagram – and welcome to the lofty heights of the podium Russ!
 
David McKie was another bunjee jumper and scores his first podium since last year in 4th place.
 
Andy Smith takes the final top 5 spot which is his first ever podium placing, so congratulations Andy!
 
On to another month – let's look forward to what that brings.


Voting Information

Voting is open until Midnight UK time on Tuesday 16th August.
 
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 July is a STANDARD CRYPTIC clue to BANJULELE (9) by the closing date of MIDNIGHT BST SUNDAY 31st JULY.

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

BARBERSHOP

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11 clues entered so far.
10 days to go. Entry closes on
Tuesday 30th April.


VOTE

ANTHONY

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39 clues to vote for.
9 votes received so far.
6 days to go. Voting closes on
Friday 26th April.


RESULTS

LITTLE

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4th place Nathan Townshend

Harry left title – for not much!