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PEER REVIEW 89

Hi everyone;

PEER REVIEW is a competition to compose the best cryptic clue, judged by your fellow contestants.

You may enter as many clues as you like and everybody is welcome to have a go.

Each setter gets ONE vote
You must enter a clue to enable you to vote

Please feel free to explain your clue if you think it will help.

Everybody who enters may vote for their favourite clue - please include post number.

The entry with the most votes wins and its composer sets next week's competition.

Please post your clues by 1600 Friday 30th/August when voting opens - deadline NOON Saturday 31st/August.

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.

Posting a bit early as am out tomorrow and don't want
you to have to wait on tenterhooks for me to get to a computer for your weekly PR fix.

This weeks offering is;

CARTE BLANCHE (5,7)


Have fun!

Let bra chance to unfasten with free hand (5,7)

Re last week: belated thanks for the votes, & congrats to Paul.

Mini vacation, so out & about. Will try to pop by later.

Also, the "Add Post" button disappeared for a while.

In Paris:

... what? There is nothing on the menu? Write it yourself ! (5,7)

Def - Chambers: A blank paper to be filled up at the recipient's discretion


In the hinterlands:

... peut-être quelque chose à l'accent d'herbe, ... mais nous n'avons pas de ... Tant pis! Votre choix. (5,7)

peut-être quelque chose (anagrind)

À L'ACCENT (D)'HERB(E) (fodder)

pas DE (deletion)

Votre choix (def)

Terrible table chancer will not be given this (5,7)

Anything goes
Here, but
A stain always shows
So take care
(5,7)

Morning

Central beach could, for potential nudist, encourage freedom (5,7)

With free hand Aussie actress accepts 5th Oscar and goes back on the booze?(5,7)

Do as you please - Rachel can't be bothered (5,7)

A Royal Flush with this hand? No chance! (5,7)