CCCWC February competition voters’ comments on Clue no. 40

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

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Comments on the clue

1.	I'm with Azed on Royal indicate R (see slip no 2031) – it isn't listed in Chambers. Shame because I enjoyed the clue otherwise.
2.	Homophones for parts of words are generally frowned upon.