The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC February competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 42: It may often bail out sinking seamen in the end! (8)

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A clue to LIFEBOAT.
2 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.'It may … out' doesn't grammatically indicate an anagram
2.OK the whole is the def but in the wordplay (which must also be the whole) what is 'it may'?