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.
Please feel free to explain your clue if you think it will help.
Entrants should vote for their favourite clue - please include the post number but please refrain from commenting on entries until voting has finished.
The entry with the most votes wins and its composer sets next week's competition.
Please post your clue by 2:00pm on Friday 5 December when voting opens. Voting closes at 9:00pm.
The setter has a deciding vote in the event of a tie and may change the rules if necessary.
The setter will declare the winner and award an online prize.
This week's word to be clued is:
ALTERNATIVE (11)
Good luck