Welcome to our informal weekly competition to compose a cryptic clue, to be judged by your fellow contestants.
You may enter as many clues as you wish and everyone is welcome. Feel free to explain your clue if you think it will help, or to ask another poster to explain theirs. As a courtesy to others, please do not otherwise comment on entries until voting has finished.
Your clue should be posted by noon (UK time) on Friday 18th December, when voting opens. Entrants should vote for their favourite clue and include the post number. Voting closes at 9:00 p.m. the same day. The entry with the most votes wins, with the setter having the deciding vote in the event of a tie and awarding an online prize.
The winner sets the next week's competition and may tweak the rules.
This week’s challenge is:
STANDARD (8)
Good luck!