CLUE CONTEST #3

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The word to clue for our latest clue contest is in fact CONTEST.

Enter in the comments below for your chance to win a copy of the next issue. See if you can be Queen of the Castle, King of the County—Master of the Cryptic Domain.

And congratulations to the winning clue from the last contest for the word DEMOCRATIC:

Called back about mostly fake Ray-Bans—yes, free (10) — A lovely surface and a sneaky splice of Ray-Bans from OFM. [CITED reversed around MOC/k and RA/y]

 

COMPETITION CLOSES: FRIDAY 15 JULY

  • SK

    Here’s a light ‘n breezy opener-

    CONTEST: Radical sect to dominate – the end of human race

    • http://www.cruciverbalistmag.com SL

      Love it, SK. Nicely disguised def.

  • OFM

    CONTEST – Heat condensed, preserved stock
    [CONT/inued EST/ablished]

  • OFM

    CONTEST – Scribble notes in court trial

    • http://www.cruciverbalistmag.com SL

      Smooth surface, OFM!

  • thaum

    Most pointy about a cuppa. (CONEST + T; too oblique?)

    • http://www.cruciverbalistmag.com SL

      I’d definitely chuck a question mark on the end, thaum :)

  • Jeremy Hughes

    CONTEST. The end of Mendelssohn’s Octet goes wrong in competition.

    • http://www.cruciverbalistmag.com SL

      Love that sneaky S, Jeremy!

      • Jeremy Hughes

        thx! Here’s another, continuing my musical theme:

        Pianist, set Nocturne fragment, left competition.

    • http://www.cruciverbalistmag.com CB

      Congratulations Jeremy! You won! Get in touch with us at editor@cruciverbalistmag.com and we’ll send a copy of the latest issue your way.

  • Ryan

    From the outset, no comeback match (7)

    • http://www.cruciverbalistmag.com SL

      Great splice, Ryan!

  • Christopher Crisafi

    It’s French, with a little Ontario thrown in from across the border to allay rivalry

    • http://www.cruciverbalistmag.com SL

      Nice clue, Christopher!

  • NW

    ‘Bout time! After Thatcher started getting into bongs…

    • NW

      … Tory leader locked up following criminal trial

      • http://www.cruciverbalistmag.com SL

        Another great surface!

  • NW

    Against the bomb, outsiders support conflict?

  • OFM

    CONTEST – Match price with ten bucks’ deposit

  • David

    CONTEST – Nakedness embraced by congregation’s fringe elements – this lead to nasty dispute

    • http://www.cruciverbalistmag.com SL

      Love the surface, David, but can you parse this one for me? Does nakedness=O?

      • David

        Hi SL. Naked ‘ness’ = ES; congregation’s fringe elements = CN; this lead = T, to = TO.

        • http://www.cruciverbalistmag.com SL

          Beautiful! Didn’t spot the cunning splice :)

          • David

            Thanks :) Was just thinking ‘campaign’ instead of ‘congregation’ might serve this clue better (CON isn’t staring you in the face then).

          • http://www.cruciverbalistmag.com SL

            Yep, I like ‘campaign’ better too :)

  • Flaming Effie

    Scent to excite bee, perhaps

    • http://www.cruciverbalistmag.com SL

      Great def, Flaming Effie. And good choice of anagrind!

  • Flaming Effie

    Perhaps Miss America gets chest enhanced (not for husband)

  • SR

    CONTEST: Grindstone cut edges of rock

    Might be stretching it with “grind” being a synonym for contest…

    This word is so plastic – dig it!

    • http://www.cruciverbalistmag.com SL

      Yeah, grind’s definitely a stretch but I love the clue, SR :)

      • SR

        Haha. Thanks SL! :)

  • Flaming Effie

    CONTEST – Antiseptic on testicles spread heat

  • Miss Q

    I know I’m too late for the Contest but I’m new & just wanted to share : Dispute against hard case

    • http://www.cruciverbalistmag.com CB

      Thanks anyway Miss Q – a nice concise clue.

      And not to worry, the next competition will be up and running very soon.