The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC October competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 38: Tackle unbuttoned? Without flies I expose nuts with aplomb.

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A clue to EQUIPOISE.
2 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Could any solver guess how 'unbuttoned' is meant to work?
2.Buttons may be a page but "button" isn't. Too H Weinstein to be acceptable.