The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 34: I go to pieces when remains are lost from smashing curb (6)

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A clue to CRUMBS.
2 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.'ash' is singular, so not 'are' lost; what's the 'I go to' in the def.?
2.No clear anagram indicator; how does 'when' = 'gin' ? Surface seems nonsensical.