Welcome to our weekly competition to compose a cryptic clue, to be judged by your fellow contestants.
You may enter as many clues as you like and everybody is welcome to have a go. Newcomers are welcome.
Please parse your clue if you feel it is necessary.
Everybody who enters may vote for their favourite clue - please include the post number.
The entry with the most votes wins and its composer will set next week's competition.
Please post your clues by 1pm Friday 7th April, when voting opens - deadline 10 pm that evening.
The setter has a deciding vote in the event of a tie and may change the rules if necessary.
It is customary for the setter to award an online prize when declaring the winner.
The answer to be clued this week is:
DATE (4)
Have fun and good luck!