The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC September competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 17: First Lady

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A clue to MAIDEN.
4 comments refer to this clue (from 3 competitors, 1 other)
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Comments on the clue
1.Simple but strong.
2.a maiden is not a lady – 19 copes with this
3.Too obvious as a clue for me to be in contention. I expect a lot of us considered this.
4.I'm surprised more people didn't go for this – it's simple but effective.