The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

November Competition Information
WASHINGTON


Voting Information

Voting is open until Midnight UK time on Sunday 17th December.
 
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 November is a STANDARD CRYPTIC clue to WASHINGTON (10) by the closing date of MIDNIGHT GMT FRIDAY 1st December.
 
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!

 

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SPLASH

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29 clues entered so far.
4 days to go. Entry closes on
Wednesday 31st July.


RESULTS

EVEREST

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Winner John Appleton

High point of day before holiday

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Results will be out shortly.