Tel GK/Herculis Links Game : December Week 3

[sarumite]

A short reminder that the object of the game is to predict Monday's Herculis link words (from Telegraph) with Saturday's link words given at the end of this thread.

Rules and the method of points allocation is fully explained in the riddles section and can be reached by clicking on the link below.

Of course "crofter" will contribute his usual wizardry with the numerics once Monday's link words are known, assuming his hard drive doesn't once again crack under the extreme pressure!

Following a magnificent sprint last week to overtake the pack we have an outright leader in "Christiana" with a total of three points. However, no less than 12 ABers are snapping at her heels with two points each!

Saturday's link words will need to be posted below before entries can be accepted, so as soon as one of you has them available, I would be grateful if you post them accordingly.

Thanks, and good luck to you all (S).

[hardy49]

golden gate
upper hand
main course
expert witness

[dwil]

hand jive
golden goose
university course
expert witness

[gillwil]

golden goose
hand some
main course
expert witness

[pixiecarta]

Golden Eagle
Hand whisk
Golf Course
Expert Witness

[brizzer]

A big 'none' last week - try again

Golden Hind
Left Hand
Golf Course
Expert Witness

Good luck to everyone!

[lysander]

expert witness
dummy hand
golden horn
course protractor

good luck!!

[cliffyg]

Sorry to hear the sad news
In memory
Hand Writing
Golf Course
Expert Witness
Golden Arm

[Cleocima]

Golden Jubilee,
Second hand,
First course,
Expert advice.

[Ramjet]

Very sad about MM we shall all miss his brain teasers.

Here are my linked words:

Golden BULLET
Expert WITNESS
Hand OVER
RACE Course

[Chiefpanda]

golden pond
upper hand
language course
expert winess

[keyboardix]

As usual, I have not looked at the contributions from other ABers, and my hurried entry this week is:-
Golden Hind
Deck Hand
Golf Course
Expert Witness

Condolences to Michael Mepham's family.

[kettledrum]

golden oldie
whip hand
damp course
expert witness

[slaney]

golden HIND
hand TO HAND
ASSAULT course
expert WITNESS

[sally259]

Golden Syrup
Hand Some
Race Course
Expert System

[ChrisHewat]

Our thoughts also go to MM's family at this difficult time - he kept us enthralled for years.

This week's attempt
SECOND Hand
Golden HANDSHAKE
GOLF Course
Expert WITNESS

[Elspeth]

This one's for Michael -
Golden silence
Handkerchief
Leading expert
Discourse

[Muzz]

I'm very late this week - too many Christmas parties - but here goes - and I was so sad to hear the news re MM - but his memory will go on for a long time ...
golden EAGLE
hand GRENADE
GOLF course
expert WITNESS

[Heyford]

Golden Handshake
Hand Made
Golf Course
Expert Advice

[crofter]

In the words of GK Fanatic in due COURSE, we are left with the GOLDEN challenge from the HAND of the EXPERT!

There are three open-ended link words with over 30 different options suggested. Only EXPERT drew a clear favourite with WITNESS, On Monday, there will be many zero scores - a fitting legacy from MM with a sting in the tail!

RIP [Cryptic clue: With a tear - in the eye? (3)]

[sarumite]

I have posted a message on main Q&P site concerning the unfortunate conclusion of this competition. (S).