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This week’s contest had 20 clues and 21 voters. Thanks to Bhalchandra Pasupathy, Mona Sogal and Simon Hill who took time to vote though they did not set clues in this contest.

Two participants did not vote. Both were first timers and no points were deducted this time. All participants are urged to familiarize themselves with the rules so that it remains fair to all players.

Anantakrishnan was our host and here’s his summary of the results.

So, that brings us to the end of the year and while we wish for a Wonderful New Year, some things at 1ACCWC never seem to change.

And that means Doc Satyen Nabar is once again the hands down winner of this contest with 36 points for

Extremely shocked about American writer’s arrest (7)

In second place is Thejaswi Udupa with 20 points

Pass time hanging around American bar (7)

First time entrant ( to this contest) Abhay Phadnis comes in third with 18 points for

Use up partially, use up fully – or keep aside? (7)

In fourth place is Avtaar on 16 points with

Vacant units in waste ground (7)

And @qpheevr finishes fifth with 15 points for

Arrest leaders in shocking United States presidential election night drama (7)

So, Congratulations everyone and over once again to Doc!

Best Wishes to all for a Wonderful New Year!

Here’s the link to the full results

SR: Thanks Anant and Congrats Satyen. Your clue is now in our HALL OF FAME. Please note that the new season will start next Sunday, 7th Jan 2024. Happy New year to all of you.

Also Check out the FINAL Leaderboard for 2023.

By Sowmya

Sowmya is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and independent financial consultant based in the Middle East (Bahrain). She is a puzzle editor at Amuselabs. She has set over 1,300 crosswords for various publications including over 1000 mini crosswords, cryptic crosswords (under the pseudonym Hypatia for The Hindu) and themed crosswords for Cat.a.lyst (part of The Hindu Businessline). Sowmya runs the Facebook group 1Across where seasoned cruciverbalists interact while setting and solving clues. She has published three compilations of crosswords viz Cryptic Crossroads Volumes 1, 2 and 3. She Tweets cryptic clues daily @somsram

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