Quite a selection of clue types. There were charades and initial letters and several Roman numerals. There were, of course,4s,5s and 6s and Paul unearthed a 50 but, no use of the 501 at the end.
Unexpectedly, a supermarket made only one appearance but Paul gave us a surprising visit from a doodlebug.
Robert Bolt turned up twice and both appearances made it to the honours board.
In 4th place is Motley
The red priest is no More but still a man for all seasons
Then Paul:
A man for all seasons?
Silver goes to Raffles:
Seasoned composer?
A serial winner claims first place with a brilliant clue. The uninitiated will still be pondering this clue when Tranmere do the league and cup double and even experienced cryptologists will probably need crossers to solve:
Barman of the year?
Well done Jono.
A great song from Carole King and Ms O’Brien’s best.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN9_WwkKARY
No, it’s not Mungo Jerry but a musical hero, up there with Swarb.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AivcRa6kkDQ
Just a great voice.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEMCeymW1Ow
In rural areas, autumn means just one thing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dk8egGA-XI8
I could have chosen Darlene Love’s Winter Wonderland but this is one of my favourites so, with a little lateral thinking; no problem for experienced cryptologists, I have crowbarred it in.
When driving in winter, you need heated transport, especially when in a romantic mood.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYCOFXusrPA
The picture is a bit chocolate boxy but It does look like winter.