The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC August competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 3: Content hippo in the headland; this creature of folklore moving far in the unknown.

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A clue to FAIRY / POINT (Right & Left).
2 comments refer to this clue (from 1 competitor, 1 other)

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Comments on the clue
1.Unfortunately the semi-colon creates a clear break between the two parts
2.Cryptic reading is not right – content hippo… isn’t the same as content of hippo… I of Point doesn’t come through