The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC June competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 1: A bit of a hunch has policeman arresting over fifties on a charge not quite certain to stick; it's a painful duty (6;6)

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A clue to COLLOP / SURTAX (Right & Left).
3 comments refer to this clue (from 3 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Can't see where 'to stick' comes in
2.Liked the definition for COLLOP.
3.Story telling surface but as per rules there was to be no connector between the two parts. "has" and "On" are redundant