The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

September Competition Information
CLANDESTINE


Voting Information

Voting is open until Midnight BST Sunday 16th 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 should 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 task for this month is a STANDARD CRYPTIC clue to CLANDESTINE(11) by the closing date of MIDNIGHT BST FRIDAY 30th SEPTEMBER.
 
As always you may submit only one clue, but you can save, change, delete, submit and resubmit to your heart's content before deciding on your final clue within the given time period.
 
Our primary reference is (still for the moment!) The Chambers Dictionary (2008 edition), but you may, if you wish, use another dictionary or source, BUT PLEASE STATE SO IN YOUR CLUE'S EXPLANATION.

 

ENTER

BARBERSHOP

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18 clues entered so far.
3 days to go. Entry closes on
Tuesday 30th April.


RESULTS

LITTLE

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5th place Philip Sant

Title's beginning for Laura Wilder?

Voting is now closed for ANTHONY.
Results will be out shortly.