The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

November Competition Information
SUBMARINE


Results Information   See results

A fairly close run competition this month with John Tozer keeping his nose in front to notch his third win of the year. A clue that very neatly referenced that crossword chestnut of 'number' to mean anaesthetic. Well done John.
 
Second spot goes to Neil Mondal – essentially using the same anagram, but a cleverly disguised definition. Neil's second podium of this year.
 
Teyrnon appears to have hit a bit of form with his second top 5 finish in a row – some may flinch at the bracketing, but a very neat &lit nonetheless.
 
John Doylend is just squeezed out into 4th place with a clue take raised a titter – very 'Carry On', matron! John's first podium since last year.
 
The final placing went to Thejaswi Udupa – first time entrant and hits the top 5 straight away, well done indeed! Thejaswi managed to find an unusual way to define the clue word.
 
Well done to all, many thanks and onwards to that Christmas anagram!


Voting Information

Voting is open until Midnight UK time on Tuesday 15th 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

Your challenge for November is a STANDARD CRYPTIC clue to SUBMARINE (9) by the closing date of MIDNIGHT GMT SUNDAY 29th 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

ANTHONY

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27 clues entered so far.
3 days to go. Entry closes on
Sunday 31st March.


VOTE

LITTLE

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42 clues to vote for.
37 votes received so far.
2 days to go. Voting closes on
Saturday 30th March.


RESULTS

AMAZON

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2nd place Charlie Oakley

Flower delivery service?