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, especially Pedagogue who we do wish to join us in this cheerful competition. Please explain your clue if you think it will help or ask other poster/s to explain their clues.
Entrants should vote for their favourite clue - please include the post number and try to refrain from commenting on entries until voting has finished. The entry with the most votes wins and its composer sets next week's competition.
Your clue should be posted by 11:00 am BST on Friday 3rd April when voting opens. Voting closes at 8:00 pm that evening. I have the deciding vote in the event of a tie and may vary the rules. I will declare the winner and award a deliciously middle-class online prize.
The solution to be clued this week is:
SHAFT (5)
Let’s cook!