The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 38: Quality of play eventually leads to United goal, horribly conceded

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

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Comments on the clue
1.Definition does not lead to answer.
2.A goal let in is conceded, but conceded does not mean let in generally. Quality of play/laughter and eventually/later similarly tenuous.
3.I like the surface reading; not 100% convinced by the definition.
4.Definition isn't very convincing. 'Let in' would work better than 'conceded' in the wordplay.