The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC July competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 18: First doctorate in field, lead researcher excited for one who jiggles strings !

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

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Comments on the clue
1."Lead Doctorste" doesn't mean the same as "Lead of Doctorate"
2.Definition part is patchy – doesn't gel with the rest of the surface. Decent wordplay