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Hearty congratulations to David McKie who has continued his tremendous run of podium finishes with first place this month! A neat anagram enabling a convincing surface!
 
Commiserations to Steve Randall who managed to craft the same breakdown, but with what was regarded as slightly less felicitous wording. However, his excellent second place pushes him to the top of the annual rankings with just December to go – it's close at the top!
 
Colin Thomas has almost emulated David with his 4th podium in a row – he's just missing that elusive first win of the year! Colin also (c)rafted a neat anagram.
 
Big hand to Jezz who has managed his first ever top 5 finish – welcome to the podium Jezz! Jezz exploited an alternative name for the fish.
 
Barry Solomons completes the placings – his second 5th place of the year.
 
Well done to all and good luck with the Christmas Devilry!

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Your task for November is a STANDARD CRYPTIC clue to FATHER-LASHER(6-6) by the closing date of MIDNIGHT GMT SATURDAY 25th NOVEMBER.
 
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