The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

March Competition Information
EXCALIBUR


Results Information   See results

This month brings another "fresh" look to the leaderboard. Congratulations go to Eddie Looby, a regular competitor, who achieves his first win – well done Eddie!
 
Second spot goes to James – a return to his form of a few years ago – more to come perhaps?
 
Bhalchandra mounts the podium for the second month running, sneaking up a place into third.
 
Fourth place is taken by Robert Vere – first podium for a couple of years, well done for climbing back up!
 
Final placing goes to jfnewson@yahoo.co.uk – whose name may be a bit of a mouthful but his/her artful clue was short and to the point – first time on the podium so congratulations!


Voting Information

Voting is open until Midnight UK time on Sunday 13th April.
 
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 March is a STANDARD CRYPTIC clue to EXCALIBUR(9) by the closing date of MIDNIGHT BST FRIDAY 28TH MARCH.

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.

 

ENTER

ANTHONY

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27 clues entered so far.
3 days to go. Entry closes on
Sunday 31st March.


VOTE

LITTLE

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42 clues to vote for.
38 votes received so far.
2 days to go. Voting closes on
Saturday 30th March.


RESULTS

AMAZON

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3rd place Dave Williams

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