The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC September competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 18: Fancy pants I agree, is what a traditional clown would wear?

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A clue to GREASEPAINT.
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Comments on the clue
1.A little clumsy, but worth points!
2.A very nice clue sadly spoilt by an erroneous comma.
3.Would have awarded more if comma hadn't been clumsily omitted after 'pants'.
 
Comments on the competition
1.
Too many clues with either very convoluted wordplay or an unconvincing storyline or a giveaway definiton or even some combination of these. The simple anagram with a well-disguised definition as at 18 will win every time(for me), though a comma is needed before the 'I'.