Clever Clue Nominees

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

First or last ultra sound?..............SCHWA

Mental notes?...........................EARWORMS

Ring in one's ears?.....................CROPCIRCLE

Cold comfort?...........................HALLS

Place where one might hear "That's my 

cue!"...................................POOLHALL
Mideast peace talk?.....................SHALOM