The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC November competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 38: Overwhelmed, old loner backtracks completely

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A clue to LOCK STOCK AND BARREL.
3 comments refer to this clue (from 3 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.My dictionary (Chambers) has 'overwhelm' as a transitive verb (as in: 'x' overwhelmed 'y') but not intransitive as here.
2.Surface not really convincing
3.Neat, but less interesting than some other good clues.