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Welcome to our friendly 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, particularly new entrants. Feel free to explain your clue, if you think it will help, or to ask another entrant to parse their clue.

Clues should be posted before 12 noon (UK time) on Friday, May 21st, when voting opens. Voting closes at 9 p.m. (UK time) the same day.

Entrants should vote for their favourite clue, indicating that entrant's name and clue number. The entry with the most votes wins and its composer sets next week's competition. The setter has the deciding vote in the event of a tie. The setter will declare the winner and award an online prize.

This week's challenge is:

ACTOR (5)
ACTED (5)
ACTING (6)
ACTRESS (7)

Good luck!

You'll find him working inside the factory. (5)

Recasts inadequate performer. (7)

I knew I’d forgotten one


ACTORS (6)

One performing temporary role? 6)

clue is for `acting`

Croat is bad character. (5)

Religious teaching’s in deeds of one said to be chatty with Bishop (7)

Faked current talks (5)

ac ted

Sorry

Itchy scrota impedes their performances! (6)

Tragedy of a small village player? (5)

Hamlet

clue is for `actor`