CCCWC January competition voters’ comments on Clue no. 9

CCCWC January competition voters’ comments

Clue no. 9: Chucking the old jalapeño in cooking that's a bit bland

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A clue to PLAIN-JANE.
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Comments on the clue

1.	the standout clue – sound and interesting, with a great surface reading
2.	Almost very good. That 'the old' bit works, but feels awkward.
3.	Works quite nicely
4.	Very nice smooth clue with a plausible surface. 5 from me.

Comments on the competition
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I went through, giving one point each to any clue I though half decent. There were seven such. I then upgraded 9,13 and 10. As usual, there was evidence of several clue-writers trying to run before they can walk, with some convoluted constructions and barely convincing surface meanings.

CCCWC January competition voters’ comments Clue no. 9: Chucking the old jalapeño in cooking that's a bit bland

CCCWC January competition voters’ comments

Clue no. 9: Chucking the old jalapeño in cooking that's a bit bland