The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

April Competition Information
CORVUS


Results Information   See results

Some new names in the frame this time round! Michael Brannigan makes the podium for the first time – straight to number one spot! – well done indeed Michael!
 
Tony Harker was a close second. Tony has made the top 5 before, but this is his best showing to date – congrats to Tony!
 
Bhalchandra Pasupathy has podiumed before, three or so years ago, so good to see him back grabbing 3rd spot.
 
John Doylend commenced competition with us only last year so an excellent effort to make his debut on the leaderboard in 4th place.
 
Completing the podium this month is Satyen, so along with his first place back in January, that puts him at the top of the current Annual Honours List – he's the one to catch!
 
Thanks to everyone and good luck for May!


Voting Information

Voting is open until Midnight UK time on Thursday 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 task for April is a STANDARD CRYPTIC clue to CORVUS (6) by the closing date of MIDNIGHT BST SUNDAY 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

BARBERSHOP

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10 clues entered so far.
11 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.
7 days 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