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It has been a few years since we last saw an entry from Richard Saunders, but he returns with a vengeance and scoops first place in a close run January competition! Well done Mr Saunders – and welcome back!
 
Another competitor returning after a long lay off – Steve Hicks – makes it count with a quirky clue that stood out. Good to see you back too Steve!
 
Satyen has shown some solid consistency of late and continues a good run taking 3rd spot with a neat construction.
 
Steve Randall shows he has no intention of easing off in 2021, securing 4th place with a trademark disguised definition.
 
The final podium placing goes to Mike Adams, following up his first top 5 finish of 2020.
 
Well done and thanks to all for such a healthy start to the new competition year – on to February!

Voting Information

Voting is open until Midnight UK time on Wednesday 17th 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

Goodbye 2020, hello 2021…
 
…your first challenge for this new year is a STANDARD CRYPTIC clue to DISTAFF (7) by the closing date of MIDNIGHT GMT SUNDAY 31st 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!