The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC February competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 14: Before a lot is lost, Rose leaves rescue craft

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A clue to LIFEBOAT.
5 comments refer to this clue (from 5 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Doesn't indicate that subtracted letters are jumbled
2.ROSE needs an anagram indicator
3.Need second anagram indicator as letters of ROSE not in order in fodder
4.Don't think the surface works
5.Would have been better with an 'in' before the def, helping the surface