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Clue no. 44: Stress, strain and stun, then remove their heads entirely.

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A clue to LOCK STOCK AND BARREL.
5 comments refer to this clue (from 5 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Not keen on the indirect indications
2.Used AND in clue and answer
3.Nice idea but I don't think the wordplay leads to the solution.
4.Inventive: but gory.
5.A little unorthodox, but a refreshingly original approach in this month's competition. 5 points.