The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC July competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 32: Nero, they say, was essentially muddled, caught in wild fire (7)

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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.Why is "essentially muddled" exactly DDL? "Wild fire" = (FIRE)*is a neat idea.
2.Good one.