Welcome to CLUE CHAIN
The idea is to start with a cryptic clue - set by me this week.
The first correct solver (judged by the setter) is then invited to offer their clue and so on.
It would be appreciated if the setter would confirm or offer explanation of their clue before moving on.
The person who solves the first clue is asked to kick off next week's CLUE CHAIN (Thursday 29th Dec. around noon).
Once you have solved and then set a clue you cannot enter again, although you can still comment.
30 min time limit per clue and if not solved the setter must declare the clue 'open'. At this time the slate is wiped clean and everybody can enter again.
Game closes 18.00 GMT
This week's opening clue is :