The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC January competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 31: Mountain climbing during New Year takes energy, unlike oil painting

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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.Nicely constructed. Needs to be a down clue.
2.Some leaps of faith here?
3.Poor surface, and not sure either clue or definition is fair to solvers