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simplesimon

4th December 2022, 15:51

Only Dorrien left to vote - whom we think is in the US - and it’s not closing time yet. Unfortunately, we’re out from 5.30pm until late, so the final totals and winner won’t be known until then.
Interestingly, it’s Dorrien leading with 5 votes, with Paul and Tyke closing in, each with 4. Jono’s efforts @2 and @3 have each gained 3 votes, but whilst essentially the same words, are structured as different clues, rather than a reshuffle - both excellent clues of course! As are all your submissions- it goes without saying.
So…….the suspense mounts - for WPR of course, not the football! We used to be interested, but can’t be bothered watching 2 groups of millionaires chase a pig’s bladder anymore. Will post the winner and prizes hopefully before midnight.

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dorrien

4th December 2022, 16:38
Noon in Canada

2 votes each

Jono #2
Spike #21
Geeker #6
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spikepunk

4th December 2022, 16:48
@SS. I believe my 21 has 3 votes,too. Unless I'm mistaken.
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spikepunk

4th December 2022, 17:05
Just seen Dorrien's.

My #23 has 3 (pre-Dorrien), as well.
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simplesimon

4th December 2022, 17:10

Spot on Spike - we were aware and keeping tabs accordingly.

Well, Dorrien's vote has made life interesting at the top - we now have
3 joint winners with 5 votes each:

Jono@2 with the explosive dressing, (also liked @3)
Spike@21- luckily we're fans of Nordic Noir so knew "tack"
Dorrien@17 with the cleverly crafted anagram.

Second place is also equally contested with Paul@4 and Tyke@7 and @11 also highly fancied until the final furlong.

It would be churlish to try and separate into degrees of excellence, so you can each share the prizes:

https://youtu.be/8BRn5ic0nss
https://youtu.be/YJC185OULUM
https://youtu.be/zZXuuKwhVvI
https://youtu.be/NyKhrfvTeTg

Thank you for your participation, we thought the word offered plenty of scope and you did not disappoint.
Congratulations!

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buddy

4th December 2022, 17:42
Since there must be a true winner (someone has to set next week) I believe it's Spike 21 as that's the only clue that got an outright first place vote. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, otherwise congrats to spike and thanks to all for votes, setting duties, etc.
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geeker

4th December 2022, 18:37
Congratulations to the deserving winners. Thanks to simplesimon for hosting and clips.

[I think my #6 wound up with 4 votes, but the other runners-up named are more deserving...I didn't know the word "tracklement" and made a token entry.]
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jono

4th December 2022, 18:49
I agree with Buddy, so congrats Spike! And many thanks to Sue for a fun challenge, I shall definitely be dropping tracklement into the conversation when I visit family over Christmas, and I may even buy a jar of the said Lincolnshire chutney from my friend’s shop!
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tyke51

4th December 2022, 19:55
Well done Spike - thanks for the votes. Looks like Tracklement is taking over the World Sue!
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spikepunk

4th December 2022, 20:07
It's been a while. Thanks for your #36, Buddy.

Thanks for an interesting, and good challenge, SS. Good job! Also for my prizes. Appreciated.

Jono #2 / Dorrien #17 Both great clues. Would have been worthy winners. I happen to have voted for both of them.

Thanks to: Tyke51, Jimmyg, Paul, Buddy, Geeker, Jono, and Dorrien for getting me here. Much appreciated!

Till next time...
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