The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC February competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 30: Filtered all blood groups in trial and error, less red suggesting chance of survival

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A clue to LIFEBOAT.
2 comments refer to this clue (from 1 competitor, 1 other)

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Comments on the clue
1.Nice idea, but anag. too indirect (and inaccurate as it ignores blood type AB)
2.Not convinced by the surface and "trial and" is surplus