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This is the Clueless competition for 12-13th January 2021.

The idea is to compose a cryptic clue for a given word or phrase.

Multiple entries may be made and new competitors are particularly welcome.

The winner of this week’s competition will set the word to be clued and judge the entries next week.

The judge’s decision – however unimaginative - is final and reasons may or may not be given. It is customary for the judge to award a virtual prize to the winner.

Clues should be submitted by 6:00 pm (UK time) on Wednesday, January 13th. Results and prize-giving will follow an hour or two afterwards.

The word this week is:

STEEP (5)

Please help with parsing if your clue is fiendish or otherwise obscure.

Good luck!

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A down clue

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Odds of bookies taking one's shirt are very high (5)

Costly error taken in stride (5)

Excessive time in ooze. (5)

Somewhat expensive but the special covers a driver's prop(5)

Expensive pet’s running around ,full of energy (5)

As an afterthought, put it back on the peg as it’s so pricey (5)