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Welcome to our friendly 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, and may indicate a second choice, if they wish. This will be counted in the event of a tie. The setter has the deciding vote if, after this, there is still a tie.

Clues should be posted by 12 noon (UK time) on Friday 17th. of April, when voting opens.
Voting closes at 9 pm.

The entry with the most votes wins and its composer sets next week's competition.
The setter may change the rules for the following week.

The setter will declare the winner and award an online prize.
This week's challenge is

STAPLE (6)

Have fun and good luck!

Major key? (6)

Short plaster cast keeps it all together (6)

Chief Patel’s cruel (6)

[Explanatory note for those untrammelled by her ways, the UK Home Secretary, Priti Patel, a divisive figure, is facing legal action over bullying charges, and there are multiple accusations against her...]

Wheat left out on rickety pallets (6)

Hazy pastel pattern (6)

Def In sense “grain, texture of fabric”

Main connector (6)

A way to secure an essential food(6)

Rice maybe- but on dirty plates!(6)

Might be seen in centerfold's navel, or worn around tip of pinky (6)