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 wish this week and everyone is welcome. Please explain your clue if you think it necessary as good ones can be overlooked!
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 1 pm (GMT) on Friday, December 16th when voting opens. Voting closes at 10.00 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.
Please add an explanation to your clue.
The setter will declare the winner and award an online prize.
This week's answer to be clued has several definitions (and few anagrams!) and is
PRESENT (7)
Have fun and good luck!