Welcome to Clueless, our informal weekly clue setting competition. The idea is to compose a cryptic clue to a given word or phrase.
The winner of the previous weeks competition both sets the word to be clued and judges the entries for the current week.
The judge’s decision is final (however facile it is) and reasons may or may not be given. It is customary for the judge to donate a virtual prize to the winner.
Multiple entries may be submitted and new competitors are particularly welcome.
Clues should be submitted by 8:00 pm (UK time) on Wednesday, June 17th. Prizegiving will be shortly afterwards.
Tuesday 16th is the 130th anniversary of Stan Laurel’s birth so in remembrance of him the answer to be clued this week is:
LAUREL (6)
A tough word but then you’re a clever lot and – like the finest wine grapes - you produce your best in meagre soils.
Have fun and see you Wednesday.
M