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I was impressed by the level of conciseness in a lot of the clues – often difficult to achieve in a R&L clue where the words have such disparate meanings – and perhaps consequently it was a very close contest!
 
We have one of our rare ties for first place, so congratulations to both Nathan and Vinod for their fine efforts! That's Nathan's second trip to the top podium this year – even though he had to share it this time. Vinod gains a fourth podium of the year with his rather fruity offering!
 
Steve Randall was just back in 3rd place with his third podium of the year.
 
Ilan Caron enters the CCCWC fray and a achieves a 4th spot with his first entry – well done Ilan!
 
Finally Sowmya squeezes onto the podium in 5th place – first top 5 finish for a while.
 
2022 Annual Result:
 
Despite a late run from Nathan Townsend, John Appleton just hangs on for the 2022 Annual Award – well done John! Amongst the ties for 5th place, a reminder that we are dearly missing the contributions of our site creator. Best wishes to John Tozer and here's to your continued recovery in 2023…Congratulations to all those below:
 
1st – John Appleton 15.5 pts
2nd – Nathan Townsend 14 pts
3rd – Seerat Hazir 13 pts
4th – Vinod Raman 11.5 pts
5th=- John Hood 9.5 pts
5th=- John Tozer 9.5 pts
5th=- Steve Hicks 9.5 pts

Voting Information

Voting is open until Midnight UK time on Sunday 22nd January.
 
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

The festive period is fast approaching and as usual we shall indulge in some cruciverbal fun that deviates from the norm. So your task for the Christmas season is to compose a RIGHT & LEFT clue for the two words BULGE and HOMER.
 
A RIGHT & 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. BULGE/HOMER or HOMER/BULGE – 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]