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A very clear winner this month. Tom executes a wonderful example of the double clue. Beautifully concise, a seamless join, combining to create a credible surface. Worthy winner.
 
Second place and a first podium placing goes to Simon Griew. Some similarities to the winner with a little bit of added cheekiness. Congratulations on the debut podium, Simon.
 
Another debut in third place. Not only a first podium, but also a debut entry from Phil Stephenson, who rather cleverly clued the PRINCE element to line up nicely with NELSON. Well done and welcome, Phil.
 
Mr Tozer bags 4th place with an intricate tale of an inept thespian, using a rather cheeky definition for NELSON!
 
Charlie Oakley takes 5th spot, first podium since a debut 4th placing last year.
 
Thanks to everyone for your extra efforts in this special challenge…on to July!

Voting Information

Voting is open until Midnight UK time on Friday 16th July.
 
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…
 
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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 JUNE is a "RIGHT & LEFT" clue to NELSON (6) and PRINCE (6) by the closing date of MIDNIGHT BST WEDNESDAY 30th JUNE.

A “Right and Left” clue comprises of two separate clues that run together to form one “double” clue, with NO overlapping of the two clues and NO redundant words in-between. Ideally the “join” between the two clues should be as seamless as possible. The two words can be clued in either order – i.e. NELSON/PRINCE or PRINCE/NELSON – the choice is yours.

Take a look at this example of a Right and Left clue from an old Ximenes competition winner. Note how the “join” is well disguised and the two clues combine to create a good overall surface reading:

ABRUPT/TISANE
Curt treatment of brat up in court is a necessary remedial measure
 
[ABRUPT:anag. “brat up” – TISANE hidden]

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!