The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC January competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 44: Quake in Nepal? Jain observed no great shakes!

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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.'quake' doesn't work as an anagram indicator for me here
2.Clever surface and definition
3.Interesting.
4.'Quake' if used as verb can't be used in the imperative. If used as a noun, well, not my cup of tea
5.Very good idea. Link-word 'observed' arguably redundant. A witty clue doesn't need a "This is funny" exclamation mark. Still, I like it.