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You have to hand it to Mike Baker, he certainly has the knack of pitching the right kind of clue for this competition! He notches up his third win this year with an excellent clue that was well received. But he didn't always have it his own way. For a quite a while John Appleton's effort was pushing hard and in the end a creditable second place with another super clue – perhaps offering the Christmas fare a little too early for some tastes!
 
Tom maintains his recent good run and follows up last month's win with another visit to the dentist – well done Tom!
 
Next we see a welcome return for Andrew Varney – consecutive clues of his achieving 4th place – although the previous effort was June 2012! Perhaps this will spur him on to more regular appearances!
 
Final podium spot goes to Robin Gilbert. Always pleased to see Robin in the honours as he has been such a long standing and staunch supporter of this competition – both with his clues and excellent and comprehensive comments – hearty congratulations!
 
Another month done and it's all still to play for in the Annual Competition – good luck!

Voting Information

Voting is open until Midnight UK time on Saturday 16th November.
 
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 this month is a STANDARD CRYPTIC clue to DOLMADES(8) by the closing date of MIDNIGHT GMT THURSDAY 31ST OCTOBER.

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!

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.