That's always a clue.

Johnny, I think we are waiting for you to defend your title!

Perhaps we should bring in a new rule asking anyone who is unable to post a follow-up clue within about 24 hours of a successful solve to pass the baton to someone else. Otherwise, some of our number start to experience withdrawal symptoms...

I know that this has already happened on a few occasions without prompting.

What do you all think?

I'll second that motion

Here's a 'bridging' crypt while we wait (if that's ok Johnny?)

As it's turned out, the works should be acceptable (12) No 'e'

Satisfactory

Anag. AS IT'S + FACTORY

Good solve Hawkeye

Temporary belt (minus a couple of stars) until Johnny comes back ===[*WCF*]===

OK. Just a quick one while we wait for Johnny.

Not original but I thought it was cute.



I say nothing. (3)

I say nothing. (3)

I = Ego (direct)
say = eg
nothing = o

Perfectly done, Koala!

===[*WCF*]=== Over to you.

Why does 'say = eg'?

eg = e.g. = for example = say

Thanks Hawkeye

I had 'ego' too but couldn't justify the 'eg' bit.

Thank you Mr. Hawkeye

Complete one page with anything to excite (6)

Hey...where be the day1 clue?

Clues???
You want clues???
I'll give you clues!!!

1. It's a strange and unusual word.
2. No 'e's
3. Rarely used word ('cept by my mother[ Pandora])
4. The direct is not at the beginning.
5. The word also has another meaning.

nice clues