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A tricky word to clue resulted in a very close-run competition. Just edging into first place is Tom Borland, his second win of the year which also puts him into first place in the annual competition (also a close-run thing!). Well done to Tom.
 
Second spot, just a point and a half behind, is Steve Randall, his 3rd podium of the year, with a very similar wordplay to the winner that he incorporated into and &lit.
 
Back in 3rd, Simon Griew continued his recent run of form, employing the good old "on vacation" in his fine effort.
 
Richard Saunders returns to his form of early 2021 to snatch 4th spot, with a nicely disguised definition and keeps the pressure on for that annual prize as we enter the final few furlongs.
 
Finally in fifth place is another returning to his early season form – Steve Hicks grabs his third podium of the year with a rather sneaky definition in his clue. Steve is also one of those jostling for the 2021 overall honours.
 
Thanks to all entrants and judges as ever for keeping the competition healthy and good luck with YO-YO!

Voting Information

Voting is open until Midnight UK time on Friday 15th October.
 
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 SEPTEMBER is a STANDARD CRYPTIC clue to CICERONE (8) by the closing date of MIDNIGHT BST WEDNESDAY 29th SEPTEMBER.

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.
 
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