CCCWC October competition voters’ comments on Clue no. 39

CCCWC October competition voters’ comments

Clue no. 39: Original American candy cane?

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1.	Lovely spot, even if 'cane?' for the very obscure 'taw' is asking a lot of the solver

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A tough word, to judge by the success of the entries. Of a handful of nicely constructed clues I gave highest marks to 39 and 49. Honourable mention to the almost brilliant 7, but 'becoming' can really only be used of a person's conduct or appearance. Belated apologies to the author of clue 3, placed 13th, in last month's GREASEPAINT competition. I was among those who did not recognise 'loco' as an anagram indicator and passed the clue over for points. In retrospect I think it is one of the best entries of the year. Thank you to the commenter who pointed out what I missed.

Comments on the competition

A tough word, to judge by the success of the entries. Of a handful of nicely constructed clues I gave highest marks to 39 and 49. Honourable mention to the almost brilliant 7, but 'becoming' can really only be used of a person's conduct or appearance.

Belated apologies to the author of clue 3, placed 13th, in last month's GREASEPAINT competition. I was among those who did not recognise 'loco' as an anagram indicator and passed the clue over for points. In retrospect I think it is one of the best entries of the year. Thank you to the commenter who pointed out what I missed.

CCCWC October competition voters’ comments Clue no. 39: Original American candy cane?

CCCWC October competition voters’ comments

Clue no. 39: Original American candy cane?