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Clue no. 10: Company head to back cut for extra duty on French sticks, we are told (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.Join of L&R not very seamless because of 'for'
2.French 'sur' is not cryptic enough
3.A tight and tidy clue with a convincing surface.