The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC November competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 32: One hovering in prison after fixing husband for good

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

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Comments on the clue
1.Nice surface, but do you hover in prison?
2."One hovering" is perhaps a slightly weak definition, but I like the wordplay and consistent surface
3.Cryptic structure is weakened by the lack of any punctuation after 'fixing', but quite a nice surface