The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

August Competition Information
CURIOSITY


Results Information   See results

I did wonder whether anybody would be able to take advantage of what CURIOSITY did to the the cat in their clue and Don Manley executed it beautifully! Congratulations to Don, his first win since last year, well-deserved, a lovely &lit.
 
But it was close…just 2 1/2 points back in second was Simon Blow – his second podium in a row! – you wait for one to come along and you get two! A simple anagram but a very smooth surface did the trick.
 
Just a further point back in third came John Hood with his second podium of the year. A nice subtractive anagram with a cheeky surface!
 
Veera Raghavan took fourth spot with an almost identical clue to second place. This is Veera's debut on the podium so hearty congratulations and welcome to the upper echelons!
 
Final podium placing went to Satyen Nabar – second of the year – with another neat subtractive anagram and another with a very convincing surface.
 
Thanks to all as ever – and now on to September…


Voting Information

Voting is open until Midnight UK time on Saturday 17th September.
 
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 August is a STANDARD CRYPTIC clue to CURIOSITY (9) by the closing date of MIDNIGHT BST SUNDAY 28th AUGUST.

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.
2 days to go. Entry closes on
Sunday 31st March.


VOTE

LITTLE

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42 clues to vote for.
38 votes received so far.
36 hours to go. Voting closes on
Saturday 30th March.


RESULTS

AMAZON

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Winner Phil Stephenson

A jungle that's cut down regularly?