Satyen hosted the previous contest and here’s his summary of the results.

2 clues were neck and neck, racing enthusiastically till one pulled ahead, winning by a solitary point

1st place won by

US anthem is played with gusto (10)

@LowdownCryptic with 20 points

2nd place goes to

The sun aims to spread warmth (10)

Manish Jhaveri with 19 points

3 clues tied in the 3rd spot with 14 points each

Whimsical hints amuse, generating keen interest (10)

@qpheevr

Cook sautés both sides of monkfish in relish

CrypticBlah

The man is traveling around America with zeal

Veera Raghavan

Thank you all for your clues and votes. Over to you @LowdownCryptic.

SR: Congrats Larry – your clue will now be in our HALL OF FAME. Thanks for the diligent hosting Satyen.

Here’s the link to the full results

Also Check out the Leader board for 2025.