The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 17: Harem's chief clobber? Take off if hot!

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

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Comments on the clue
1.Nice surface but &lit definition a stretch and both anagram indicators in unnatural position relative to fodder
2.I don't see how 'x clobber' can mean 'rearrange x'