The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

January Competition Information
CASHMERE


Results Information   See results

A new year and a new name at the top. Congratulations to Satyen, who achieved a couple of podium finishes last year, but this is the first time at the top of the pile! A simple but effective clue that engineered a nicely misleading definition.
 
In second place we have another newbie. First time entrant Michael Kindred scores with another misleading definition – a well-worn classic, butt it went down well! Welcome Michael and well done!
 
Last year's champion Dave P gets straight on the scoreboard with some typically nifty wordplay. Another strong year beckons?
 
Steve's a regular podium visitor and he kicks off the year well with a surface reading that deflected from the material we were actually looking for.
 
Toby completes the podium which means that is his fourth in a row – perhaps he is going to give Dave an even tougher run for his money this year!
 
Well done to everyone for a good start to 2017 – on to February!


Voting Information

Voting is open until Midnight UK time on Wednesday 15th February.
 
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

So we embark on another year of clue writing challenges! The slate is clean and there is everything to play for! Good luck to all clue writers in 2017!
 
To start this year's campaign your task for January is a STANDARD CRYPTIC clue to CASHMERE(8) by the closing date of MIDNIGHT GMT SUNDAY 29th JANUARY.

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.
22 votes received so far.
7 hours to go. Voting closes on
Friday 26th April.


RESULTS

LITTLE

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2nd place Satyen Nabar

Slightly drunk with half of bottle gone