CCCWC November competition voters’ comments on Clue no. 11

A clue to HUMMINGBIRD.
2 comments refer to this clue (from 1 competitor, 1 other)

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Comments on the clue

1.	"Droning" is too close a definition to the use of "humming" in the word itself
2.	'Frilled' in the sense of 'ruffled' is indicated as archaic in Chambers, so really should have some qualification