The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 4: Apple user configuring new router to head off virus

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A clue to TURNOVER.
4 comments refer to this clue (from 4 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.I don't think "apple user" is a fair definition for turnover. I like the cryptic construction though.
2.Head off is a subtraction indicator to delete first letter
3.I really don't like "head off" as an indicator for an initial letter, sorry.
4.The "to" is either meaningless or at best suggests NROUTER* + V