The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC January competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 37: Non-spicy jalapeno in gumbo, taking nothing out (5-4)

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A clue to PLAIN-JANE.
3 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 1 other)
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Comments on the clue
1.9 serves up the jalapeno more convincingly
2.Similar to 9 but that worked much better. Not convinced with the anagram indicator
3.gumbo is a noun