The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC November competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 36: the rare flash of a sea scorpion

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A clue to FATHER-LASHER.
5 comments refer to this clue (from 5 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Beautifully succinct.
2.Two sets of four consecutive letters in clue repeated in answer.
3.No anagram indicator, and "of" superfluous.
4.Anagram needs to be indicated
5.Reads beautifully but doesn't follow the basics of cryptic cluing