CCCWC May competition voters’ comments on Clue no. 21

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

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Comments on the clue

1.	Interesting choice of word to clue the D! Not sure 'gloomy' is quite 'dismayed'.
2.	'Dacoit leader' doesn't make it D for me, though some may be OK with this