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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. Please give an explanation if you think it might help. Clues should be submitted by 6pm (UK time) on Wednesday Oct the 9 th

Today's challenge is:
TIGHT RACE(5,4) OR
A TIGHT RACE(1,5,4)

Good luck!

Future setters should note that a complete list of previously used words on Clueless, Peer Review and Weekend Peer Review is available here: https://tinyurl.com/4dzss5np

Scotsmen at the photo finish (1,5,4)

With apologies to my fellow celts.

Jocks cover an acre of thigh, nearly (5,4)

Fresh, straight laced lads leaving neck and neck (5,4)

Grand theatrical performance left wanting for climatic finish (1,5,4)

(g theatrica[l])*

Paddy and Mick snapped at the winning post, drunk as usual (1,5,4)

The tragic misinformation exemplified in this year’s election (4,5)

… or indeed (5,4)

Close competition for miserly people? (5,4)

The tragic dance contest is a close one (5,4)