The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC September competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 23: Fish in the sea; one I let go

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A clue to MAIDEN.
4 comments refer to this clue (from 4 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Not sure how this is &lit – I can't see anything in Chambers to support it
2.Nice idea, and clever wordplay but needs a ?
3.Nice construction. Could do with a question mark (and colon or dash for semi-colon)
4.Definition is too much of a stretch.