The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC October competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 26: Nothing is accepted by M. Barnier's team that could deliver a balanced outcome

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A clue to EQUIPOISE.
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Comments on the clue
1.Very apt – top marks!
 
Comments on the competition
1.
As expected, a tough word to clue (again). Too many clues let down by very poor surfaces. 26 the winner for me – not least because I spent ages trying to come up with something similar and failed miserably.
2.
Not the nicest word, but ably dealt with by quite a few. The Ballance clue 10 is an awful clue to a clue and is singled out for opprobrium. 26 wins top slot with its clever introduction of the stern Frenchman.