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What a difference a ? makes! But there we are – punctuation does form part of the clue and that question mark was deemed to be important. Congratulations to Toby who scoops his second victory of the year and opens up a bit of a lead in the Annual Competition.
 
Huge commiserations to Ramki who came SO close with the same excellent idea, that was so neatly executed by both. In fact it was such a neat idea, and with hindsight seemed so obvious, perhaps it was surprising that more entrants did not go for it. Well Tim Anderson did. With slightly less felicitous wording he moved into 3rd place, his first podium for a while.
 
Hypatia achieves a first top 5 finish with a smoothly constructed hidden clue. Well done Hypatia.
 
Michael Kindred takes the final podium placing – his second this year – with the first clue to use a non-Disney definition.
 
Congratulations to all for what was an interesting word to clue. Good luck with your double clues!

Voting Information

Voting is open until Midnight UK time on Wednesday 21st 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…
 
…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 May is a STANDARD CRYPTIC clue to MICKEY (6) by the closing date of MIDNIGHT BST WEDNESDAY 31st 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!