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PEER REVIEW 47


This is a competition for clue setters. The idea (like CLUELESS) is to set a cryptic clue to a given word, unlike Clueless you will be judged by your peers and not the setter of the clue word.

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.

Your clue must be posted by 4pm Friday, when voting opens. Voting closes at 1pm Saturday, 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 word/phrase to be clued this week is

HOT POTATO


Good Luck!

Abnormally apt to hoot? Pass it on quickly! (3,6)

Tricky situation that's gone to poo, unfortunately (9)



anagrams of that + to poo
indicated by gone + unfortunately

Something potentially tricky to eat with your fingers?

How Spooner exclaimed tea was despicable, too dangerous to handle (3,6)

Pot (=tea=marijuana) to hate, oh!
Def. too dangerous...

La Grande Duchesse? (3,6)

A smoking jacket? Drop it fast. (3,6)

A tot photo messed up? Very controversial! (3,6)

Confused top hat, too -- risky! (3,6)

O, tooth apt to produce something you'd better drop? (3,6)