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jws

19th January 2012, 10:31
Peer review 3 – clue writing competition


This is a competition for clue setters. The idea (like Clueless) is to set a cryptic clue to a given answer. You can look up "cryptic crossword" on Wikipedia if you are new to the game and don't understand that term. This is a great opportunity for new setters as you are guaranteed feedback on your clue if you ask for it (and maybe also if you don't).

Everyone who posts a clue gets to comment on the clues AND vote for the winner (not yourself). Multiple entries are welcome. You MUST post a clue for your vote to count. One vote per contestant – please state the post number you are voting for.
The entry with the most qualifying votes wins and sets next week’s PEER REVIEW. In the event of a tie the setter chooses the winner.

Non-entrants' votes will be ignored.

There is a (roughly) one day time frame. Your clue must be posted by 1.30pm Friday; voting opens at 1.30pm Friday. The voting deadline is 4.30pm Friday, the winner to be announced shortly afterwards. The setter donates an online prize. The setter reserves the right to change the rules in order to deal with unforeseen circumstances.

Feel free to include an explanation of your clue just in case solver-voters cannot appreciate your clue.

The answer to be clued this week is

ILLUSTRATION

Good luck!


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paul

19th January 2012, 10:52
Illustration

I want to eat lunch shortly - a portion of pasta, for example.

I want = I lust
to eat lunch shortly = “l” inside
a portion = ration
“pasta for example” = illustration

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torquemada

19th January 2012, 11:15
Demonstration that deceptive appearance can hold streetwalker back (12)

Demonstration = Illustration

Deceptive appearance = illusion

streetwalker back = trat

Illus trat ion
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pastille

19th January 2012, 13:56
Drawing from experience, being very sick replaces the beginnings of frustration. (12)

Drawing = illustration

very sick =ill

replaces = take away the beginnings fr.

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djawhufc

19th January 2012, 14:07
The very definiton of a model specimen?

(Double definition- model and specimen synonyms for illustration)
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francis

19th January 2012, 15:16
at sea Its oral until it becomes visual
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chips

19th January 2012, 15:25
Insult tailor, for example.
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phillip

19th January 2012, 16:15
At sea until Aristo has fifty for example. (12).
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berkspotter

19th January 2012, 17:19
Sick American has tea with quota - you get the picture?
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jws

19th January 2012, 21:04
Just bringing this to the top of the first page. Plenty of time for more entries.
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