The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

November Competition Information
TURNOVER


Results Information   See results

A very close-run competition this month sees Colin Thomas secures his second victory of the year with a nice topical clue that proved difficult to trump. Congrats Colin.
 
Similar topicality was the key in second place as well – and a definition that particularly took my fancy – Toby continues his excellent year with his 6th podium of 2016.
 
Barry switched electorates for his own piece of topicality and maintained a recent run of podium successes.
 
David bags 4th spot with a clue based on another popular recent subject matter.
 
Finally, Anthony bounces back to the top 5 after his win a couple of months ago.
 
Many thanks for another fine month – on to Christmas!


Voting Information

Voting is open until Midnight UK time on Friday 16th December.
 
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

The November challenge is a STANDARD CRYPTIC clue to TURNOVER (8) by the closing date of MIDNIGHT GMT WEDNESDAY 30th NOVEMBER.

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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18 clues entered so far.
4 days to go. Entry closes on
Tuesday 30th April.


VOTE

ANTHONY

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


RESULTS

LITTLE

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5th place Philip Sant

Title's beginning for Laura Wilder?