The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 21: Previous job holder baked reprocessed TV meal half-heartedly, he won't be cooking for one year

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A clue to TWELVEMONTH / A thematic word of your choice (Right & Left).
4 comments refer to this clue (from 4 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.A decent effort! After some consideration, "…meal half-heartedly…" works for me for MEL
2.Not that keen on 'half-heartedly’, especially in the anagram material.
3.what's the "BE" doing?
4.Not quite convinced by 'half-heartedly', but otherwise good