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In a straight fight between a building worker and a superhero my money would always be on the latter – but no, not so this time!
 
Our superhero had to settle for 3rd and 4th whilst watching Margaret clinch top spot with a simple but well constructed anagram. And the simple, but again appositely devised anagram, also takes 2nd – well done Don.
 
Spider-man, in the form of Richard, grabs 3rd with one of the very few clues that gave us a break from anagrams – clever approach!
 
Our reigning annual champ Mike returns to the podium with his slant on the anagram possibilities, and finally Tim takes 5th place with the cheekiest of clues!
 
Congratulations to all and many thanks for an enjoyable set of clues!

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Voting is open until Midnight UK time on Sunday 17th March.
 
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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 February is a STANDARD CRYPTIC clue to SPIDERMAN(9)or SPIDER-MAN (6-3) by the closing date of MIDNIGHT GMT FRIDAY 1ST MARCH.
 
PLEASE NOTE THE FLEXIBILITY IN ENUMERATION TO ALLOW YOU TO AIM YOUR CLUE EITHER AT THE CHAMBERS' (or other dictionary) DEFINITION OR THE SUPERHERO MEANING.
 
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.
 
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Our primary reference is The Chambers Dictionary 12th Edition (2011), but you may, if you wish, use another dictionary or source, BUT PLEASE STATE SO IN YOUR CLUE'S EXPLANATION.