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A case for reflection, powder and -Puff-not the MAGDRA!!!!!!! (7)

Agreement that every open cover has a finite sub-cover. 😆

[Sorry. Advanced math(s) stuff. Couldn't resist.]

Being dense, I fail miserably - could be fait accompli! (7)

(COMPACT I FAIL)*; another attempt at a compound anagram

I think it sensible to put this week`s competition out of its misery and bring it to a close. I`ve enjoyed reading your clues and will be back to sum up shortly.

Many thanks to the small but talented group who took part in this week`s challenge.
Simplesimon@2 & Jono @4 provided nice `double definitions` while Penda @11 revealed his extensive knowledge of cosmetic accessories. Mathprof`s entry will delight Maths Graduates and I was pleased Jono @9 managed a `packed` homophone. In the end it was a choice between Buddy @3`s `state transfer` clue and Paul @6. I really liked both clues but, I`ve decided Paul is this week`s Clueless winner with ...

Firm tolerates wild camp during company time (7)

Well done Paul! Your History prize describes the `Mayflower Compact` ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku2BTsgvrhM

Bonus prize shows how diamonds are formed ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaNZ-8q5w60

Finally, a musical bonus from the magnificent Suzanne Vega ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmXW6YpMw84

Cheers!

Congrats Paul and many thanks Tyke, cheers for the mention and enjoyed the clips, it’s been a good while since I listened to Suzanne Vega

Well done Paul. Thanks Tyke.
Like Jono, long time since hearing Suzanne Vega.

Question- where have all the contributors gone - same 10 or so?

Congrats paul & thanks tyke for hosting and the silver.

PR will be up shortly, should there be anyone around to participate.

Thanks for the honour Tyke and for the great prizes!
Don’t k kw where everybody’s disappeared to - but it was an engaging word to clue so I doubt it’s personal or technical…