Paul's Clue Competition Archive

Results W/E 14/06/09    Back to archive >>

Commended clues this week are:

Sil van den Hoek, Cambridge: Almost given name of female politician, only one left with debts - very funny (10) HILARIOUS

Sil van den Hoek, Cambridge: Big place in space or in outer space (9) SINGAPORE

Mark Taylor, Leeds: Quentin Blake's heart likes in art, not in silliness (9) TARANTINO

Mark Taylor, Leeds: Essentially, heartless Titania head-over-heels over weaver (2,6) AT BOTTOM

Paul Kilbey, Malvern: Type of frog retreating upon entry in intercourse (7) XENPOUS

And the winners:

BRONZE: A simple but effective clue from Duncan Robertson, London: Song that can send you to sleep (6) NUMBER

SILVER: James Glassonbury, Stonehouse, Glos's clean clueing: Outside unexpectedly grounded (8) UNDERDOG

AND THE WINNER!

GOLD: Neil Walker, Barrow in Furness, for a flash of talented writing with: Playing lead in Casino Royale, actor is great, primarily (6,5) DANIEL CRAIG

Thanks once again for all your entries, and keep them coming!

All the best,

John (Paul)