Clever Clue Nominees

Please vote for the best clue from October (either by email or comments below). The Clever Clue of the Month will be announced on Tuesday.

Opening of "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"?..NOOSE 

Manhattan architect?.............................BARTENDER

Job for the summer?..............................ADDING

They're wicked...................................OILLAMPS

Elmer's wascally pwey............................WABBIT

Animal attacked by bats?.........................PINATA

Crossword - 1966 unsold game show pilot

Clever Clue of the Month

September 2014

Clue: Use of a two-digit confirmation code?.....PINKYSWEAR
Constructor: James Mulhern; Editor: Will Shortz
NY Times, Saturday, September 6, 2014