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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 everyone is welcome. Feel free to explain your clue, if you think it will help, or to ask another setter to parse a clue.

Entrants should vote for their favourite clue. Please include the post number but please refrain from commenting on entries until voting has begun.

Clues should be posted by 12 noon (BST) on Friday, November 4th. when voting opens. Voting closes at 9:00 pm that evening.
The entry with the most votes wins and its composer sets next week's competition.

The setter has the 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 answer to be clued is:

INTELLIGENCE (12)

Have fun and good luck!

Real men inside the TV? Sounds like ingeniousness! (12)

"L" in genetic line mutation gives rise to genius (12)

IT engine cell outwits (12)

Mivvi works on two levels (12)

FJ - please parse your no. 5

Neglect minimal Lithium in, for example, doctored cure for low-down (12)

Lithium is used to treat manic depression (Symbol LI - minimal = L)

Dope, in utter ego, sounding off where leaks are common (12)

Brainpower - nil telegenic broadcast! (12)

When lenience and U'sless guilt intermingle, comprehension results (12)