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A comfortable win for a seasoned campaigner – indeed Luciano's third 1st placing of this year – hearty congratulations! – and it means Luciano nudges ahead in the annual competition too.
 
Michael revisits the podium after a few year's absence with a fine second place – although I had not realised that this combination was out of fashion!
 
In 3rd spot a new name to the CCCWC – first entry and straight onto the podium with a lovely anagram, very well done Marie, and welcome!
 
4th place went to Martin with his clue that had some tricky wordplay to break down – well done Martin.
 
Final podium placing went to Don who continues his fine form this year – another nice anagram, well-worked into the surface.
 
Congratulations to all for another sterling batch of fine efforts!

Voting Information

Voting is open until Midnight UK time on Wednesday 16th September.
 
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 August is a STANDARD CRYPTIC clue to CHESTERFIELD(12) by the closing date of MIDNIGHT BST SATURDAY 29th AUGUST.

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!