CCCWC May competition voters’ comments on Clue no. 36

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

Here is the text

Comments on the clue

1.	"overwhelmed" doesn't convey "dismayed" to me.
2.	Good surface, but I think a better def. could be found
3.	The def is inaccurate.
4.	Very pleasing – a coherent image not involving yams – well done.