The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC November competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 3: A well-placed "please" might merit such afters?

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

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Comments on the clue
1.Nice original idea. Is it really an &lit? Merits more than a merit though.
2.I can't convince myself this quite works – it's a sort of incomplete pun on the phrase P.T.O.