The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC July competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 7: D Davis's first in line and right for leader?

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A clue to FIDDLER.
7 comments refer to this clue (from 5 competitors, 2 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Nice construction and surface. Definition a bit tenuous though.
2.Nice idea but not convinced by leader as definition
3.Leader too obscure
4.'Leader' is a bit weak as the def.
5.A very fine clue.
6.By itself, the construction is good. The topicality makes it superb.
7.Topical surface