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CLUELESS 539

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 week's competition both sets the word to be clued and judges the entries for the current week. The judge's decision is final and reasons may or may not be given at the judge's discretion. 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. Feel free to give an explanation if you think it might help.

Clues should be submitted by 9:00 pm (UK time) on Wednesday August 11, 2021.

This week's challenge is:

FERRET (6)

Good luck!

Is the batsman a rabbit? No, he's worse! (6)

Inside, batter refers back follower of rabbit (6)

France to set aside its land for hunt (6)

f + terre rev. set aside in the sense of reverse or overturn

Animal makes strong return to French land. (6)

OMG, Buddy! Seriously? Feeble minds think alike, eh?

Worry consumes queen in hunt. (6)

Bishop in heels and silk ribbon? (6)

fe(rr)et

Swing the doors of a luxury car - a beast! (6)


("swing" in sense "feet, meter)

Investigator initially finds evidence rendering rogue's excuse tenuous (6)