The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 38: Show distress – time for some nose powder, perhaps (11)

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

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Comments on the clue
1.'greasepaint' is a 'tallowy substance', not powder (nor make-up in general).
2.There are thousands of shows (tv, movie & theatre) as well as many synonyms for word "show".