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The votes were well spread in this competition which resulted in a very close run finish. Just 6.5 points separated the top 5 and congratulations go to Kenneth Horne who just nicked it with some excellent wordplay. First time on the podium for Kenneth, so well done indeed for making it a number one!
 
And a very welcome face in second. Shirley has had a top 5 finish before, but that was back in 2008! Let's hope that this effort with the best of the &lits is a sign of some better fortune to come.
 
Third place goes to Martin who is becoming one of our more consistent performers – that's the third podium finish this year now – who took a very intriguing slant on the breakdown of the clue word.
 
Fourth spot for another steady competitor, this is also John Appleton's third top 5 finish of the year, whose clever, if non-Ximenean effort, demonstrates that we are a broad church!
 
Final placing goes to Teyrnon, returning to the upper echelons after a break of a couple of years since his last showing – well done.
 
Many thanks to all for another month of entertainment.

Voting Information

Voting is open until Midnight UK time on Sunday 7th December.
 
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 November is a STANDARD CRYPTIC clue to BRIDEWELL(9) by the closing date of MIDNIGHT GMT SUNDAY 23rd NOVEMBER.

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!