The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC January competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 29: Mediocre student got in trouble – he sketched ships day after day

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A clue to PLAIN-JANE.
3 comments refer to this clue (from 3 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.referring to Fred Jane is quite obscure, and 'day after day' seems to have no part to play
2.Not sure how 'day after day' contributes to the wordplay
3.A quirky reference which works really well