The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC May competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 26: Hopping mad, yes I'd be disappointed!

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A clue to DISMAYED.
4 comments refer to this clue (from 4 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.'X be Y' isn't really English
2.Nice idea, but let down by the 'be'.
3.Nice effort, didn't like the intrusive 'be'
4.'Become' would be better than 'be' for the cryptic reading.