The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

May Competition Information
BINGLE


Results Information   See results

Richard Saunders is back to his best form and tops the pile this month – congratulations Richard!
 
Last month's winner, Luciano just misses out on the double, coming second.
 
A very close third is Dave P, who was runner up to Luciano last month – can't keep these two apart! – well done Dave.
 
Roslyn, who has enjoyed some success in the past, returns to the podium in 4th spot and the final placing goes to Steve R, his first podium this year after a good run of them last year.
 
Well done to everyone for another enjoyable contest.


Voting Information

Voting is open until Midnight UK time on Sunday 15th June.
 
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 May is a STANDARD CRYPTIC clue to BINGLE (6) by the closing date of MIDNIGHT BST THURSDAY 29TH MAY.

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.

 

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BARBERSHOP

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28 clues to vote for.
9 votes received so far.
15 days to go. Voting closes on
Friday 17th May.


RESULTS

ANTHONY

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4th place Phil Stephenson

'Doctor Thorne', a plot only from ——— Trollope novel