The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC June competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 31: Sliced meat set in centre of cooked oysters has additional charge, extra sauces ordered cease being free.

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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.'has' is only there for the surface, redundant in wordplay, and also makes the join less seamless; CEASE is also anagrammed, not indicated
2.Conventional to use a second anagram indicator for subtracted fodder if not in order
3.The unnecessary "has" at the join is a shame – only a from me. Very nice cryptic indicator for COLLOP.