The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC November competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 36: Small flyer is dry: bring him mud! (11)

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

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Comments on the clue
1.Dry as anagram indicator; how does that work?
2.Unnatural surface, and 'dry' is a poor anagram indicator.