CCCWC Christmas Special 2020 competition results
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37 clues entered. 39 votes cast (29 competitors, 10 others).
A Christmas List (Anagram)
I think it's fair to say that a good deal of fun was had with his competition! Most entrants seemed to appreciate the festive deviation from normal cluing and most judges enjoyed the different challenge. Whether you loved or hated it, this type of challenge will not pop up very often…I think John and I expected, and had our fill of pizza and jazz, so kudos to those that managed to utilise those zeds differently. I particularly enjoyed the comment – related to clue 16 – that 'we need to see the pictures!'. Sadly our camera was broken in the melee that ensued during the Twister competition at the CCCWC Christmas party. Never mind, there's always next year…I remember, back in the day when I used to compete and judge in the competition myself that I would often try and guess the authors of particular clues…I don't think I ever once got it right! So it proved in this exercise; nobody correctly guessed that clue 34 was John's…
Congratulations to Bhalchandra, whose list was chosen as the best, no space to mention the rest with Annual Result to follow…
ANNUAL RESULT
Huge congratulations to Steve Randall for his superbly consistent performance throughout the year – well done Steve!
John Tozer kept pushing Steve right to the end, but was 6 pts back in 2nd – well done JT for another excellent year!
Tom Borland, Andy Smith, Neil Mondal and Satyen Nabar were some way back in filling the rest of the podium places, but the slate is clean for 2021! Good luck to all!
| Pos | No. | Name | Clue | Explanation | Points | Merits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | Bhalchandra Pasupathy | Jazz CDs, Gin, Brie, Scones, Kilt, T Shirt, Apron, Thermos | 47 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2 | 18 | Satyen Nabar | Jeans, T-shirt, Lobster, Pizza, Scotch, Gin, More drinks. | 46 | 4 | 4 | |
| 3 | 34 | John Tozer | Skol, G’n’T, chips, shirt, a CD (no jazz!), Boris’s retirement | Skol lager | 40.5 | 0 | 2 |
| 4 | 22 | Andy Smith | Moonshine, Ritz Crackers/Stilton, Bright PJs, Azeds | 38 | 3 | 5 | |
| 5 | 2 | Jeffery Robinson | BEER, GIN, MINTS, SHIRT, SOCKS, TORCH, RADIO, NETS, JAZZ LP | Drinks, something to eat, apparel + some other goodies (the nets are for fishing) | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| 6 | 16 | Luciano Ward | Jazz CD, retro hot pants (Boss), lingerie, kirsch, mints | 34 | 4 | 4 | |
| 7 | 5 | Charlie Oakley | Chintz shirts, cardigans, broken pretzels, mojitos | 31 | 4 | 2 | |
| 8 | 20 | Dave Williams | Lobster/rocket panini, gin, shirts, jazz CDs, thermos. | 26 | 3 | 1 | |
| 9 | 11 | Vinod Raman | Gin, Mini-Pretzels, Borscht, Orzo, Shirts and Jackets | 25.5 | 0 | 1 | |
| 10 | 12 | Don Manley | GIN,TONIC,JAM,ROCK,BLAZERS,HIPSTERS,DOZEN T-SHIRTS | 23.5 | 3 | 2 | |
| 11 | 28 | Pretzels in borscht, jedi mask, strong shiraz, tonic | Borscht is eaten at Christmas in Eastern Europe | 21 | 3 | 1 | |
| 12 | 37 | SPRITZER, TONIC, SCHNITZEL, DRESS, SKIRT, BOA, MAHJONG | Including a non-alcoholic option for the driver and something for a night on the tiles – don't fight over the boa though! ;-) | 19.5 | 2 | 5 | |
| 13 | 30 | scotch, gin, drinks, booze, pretzels, jam, shirts, train | 12.5 | 3 | 2 | ||
| 14 | 6 | Chocs, mid-Korean gin, street-jazz LPs, robin T-shirts | Things to eat and drink, a hint of pop culture and Christmassy clothing | 12 | 2 | ||
| 14 | 8 | Drizzle cake, Pastis, 'BoJo (No. Ten's Mr Grinch)' T-shirts | Sorry chaps, keeping presents to a minimum this year – even the t-shirt artwork was hastily scribbled by my mate Banksy. Happy New Year | 12 | 0 | 1 | |
| 14 | 21 | Meths, thin drizzle, tripe, string socks, corona jabs | Awful until the jabs at the end, representing 2020. Thin drizzle is the safe/non-alcoholic option. | 12 | 0 | 1 | |
| 17 | 7 | Cider, Snort, Pizza, Men's Socks, T-shirt, Banjo, Lighter | Cider, Snort (drinks – see Collins for def of 'Snort'); Pizza (food); Men's Socks, T-shirt (clothing); Banjo, Lighter (miscellaneous) | 11.5 | 3 | ||
| 17 | 19 | KIRSCH, BITTER, SINGLET, HAM, JAZZ RECORD, TINS, SPOONS | 11.5 | 0 | 2 | ||
| 19 | 35 | snazziest red shirt, choicest jam, strong plonk, rib | 10.5 | 0 | 2 | ||
| 20 | 1 | absinthe, prime stilton, night socks (R), jazz records | R = right foot only | 9 | 3 | 3 | |
| 21 | 13 | Herbs on pizza, jam, gin, Noel shirt, Corrs CD, test kits | 8 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 21 | 23 | Moonshine, straight jackets, blinis, zz top CDs, errr… | 8 | 0 | 2 | ||
| 23 | 3 | BLAZER, CHORIZO, GIN, JOSS STICK, PRINTER STAND, METHS | 7.5 | 2 | 2 | ||
| 23 | 25 | Pate, hooch, jazz records, mints, bent girls in skirts | Should Robert and John need something to wear, they can respectfully ask the girls to take off their skirts. The hooch may help. | 7.5 | 1 | 2 | |
| 23 | 29 | PRETZELS, JAM, GIN, SOCKS, TINS, RAZOR, HORN, CHITS, BIDET | 7.5 | 1 | |||
| 26 | 27 | pizza, jam, scotch bonnet; rose; dress shirt, kilt, ring | rose wine; Indigestion tablets also provided ;-) | 7 | 1 | 1 | |
| 27 | 14 | It's tizer 'n' lemon, horse ribs, chintz jockstrap. Gads! | Drink, food, clothes | 3 | 0 | ||
| 27 | 31 | Send: nine T-shirts, hot pork, Bristol Cream, jazz cigs | Anagram | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
| 27 | 32 | Short joint, pizza, strong cider, belt, mask, richness. | 3 | 0 | |||
| 30 | 10 | Gin, matzo, blintzes, joint, red shirts, crackers, hops | GIN = drink; MATZO, BLINTZES = eats; JOINT = eats or possibly something else (no comment!); RED SHIRTS = to wear; CRACKERS = obvious (or could be 'eats'), HOPS = get cracking with your beermaking! | 2.5 | 3 | ||
| 31 | 15 | JAMB, SKIT, PIZZA, GREENS, ORCHIDS, STILTON, HORN, CREST | 2 | 0 | |||
| 32 | 4 | Brisket (in net), pints, clothes, horror disc, jazz mags | Brisket roasting joints often come held in a net; everyone needs a little… ahem… Blue Note in their lives! | 1 | 1 | ||
| 32 | 24 | "NORTH END" GIN SPRITZ, CHORIZO BITS, ARMLESS JACKETS | Rhyming items | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| 34 | 9 | EastEnders, Scotch, Gin, Pizza, Kilts, Mirth, No Jobs, R’R | Utilising the apostrophe from the original text to create R’R, rest and relaxation, which I hope you both achieve over the holiday period. Thank you for all you do and best wishes for a happy and safe Christmas to all those here! | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 34 | 26 | Pizza, hock barrels, rich Dijons, strong mitten sets | 0 | 0 | |||
| 34 | 33 | shortbread, spritz, tie, jet, zilch mask-scorning son | The list starts with suitable Christmas food, drink and attire, then proceeds to a luxury item that should be obtainable for a bargain price given the world's limited use for them. The last item is a gift of COVID-safe advice (presumably from a cowboy). | 0 | 0 | ||
| 34 | 36 | Sorts lights, nectar comb, pizza dinner, shirt jokes! | Nectar(drink), pizza dinner, shirt: 3 required items | 0 | 0 | 1 |