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Clue no. 7: Around zero Celsius, watch out for step becoming an ice rink

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A clue to CHOCTAW.
5 comments refer to this clue (from 4 competitors, 0 others)
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Comments on the clue
1.Neat, I like the use of 'becoming'. Top clue for me.
2.Nice misleading surface reading and definition
3.'become' in this sense can only be used of a person (certainly not an ice rink!) – pity, as excellent otherwise
4.Nice, but surface doesn't convey anything very plausible
 
Comments on the competition
1.
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.