The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC February competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 25: Energy drink saves lives (8)

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A clue to LIFEBOAT.
6 comments refer to this clue (from 6 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.How does boat = dish = drink?
2.Drink?
3.Alas, energy drinks don't save lives
4.What is "drink" and where is "dish"?
5.Eh? The explanation seems to bear little relation to the clue.
6.Shame about the obvious flaw. Energy dish saves lives wouldn't work as a surface.