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So we start a new year of competition and the first congratulations go to Phil Stephenson! A neat &lit with a sobering surface reading.
 
Charlie Oakley appears to be carrying his form from last year into this with a swift return to the podium in second. Using an old chestnut of a 'definition', but in a neat and concise way.
 
Third spot goes to Dave Williams with what I thought was another neat &lit.
 
Jessica Merchant makes a welcome return to the podium in fourth, using a clever reference (to Virago Press) that was something I would never have thought of, creating a very convincing surface.
 
Peter Moore Fuller follows up a podium (second place) in December with fifth place this month, with an interesting piece of wordplay that had me chuckling!
 
Well done to all for the usual entertainment, next on to the LITTLE matter of the February contest to judge…enjoy!

Voting Information

Voting is open until Midnight UK time on Thursday 7th March.
 
Apologies to all for the long delay…but here we go.
 
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

So here we go for 2024,so…a Happy New Year to all Crossword Centre members!
 
Your first challenge for 2024 is a STANDARD CRYPTIC clue to AMAZON (6) by the closing date of MIDNIGHT GMT WEDNESDAY 31st JANUARY.

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!