The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 27: Life in Japan if lacking variation is so?

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A clue to PLAIN-JANE.
5 comments refer to this clue (from 4 competitors, 1 other)

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Comments on the clue
1.'variation' is a nounal anagram indicator, but not bad otherwise
2.Excellent surface.
3.Not a fan of nounal anagram indicators. Could have easily been 'in variety' and perhaps also improved the surface?
4.I don't think you could plausibly describe life as 'plain-Jane'
5.'variation' is a noun so doesn't work logically. Needs to be 'in variation' to make sense (as a clue).