The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC November competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 38: Spooner's begging picked up a bright little chick.

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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.A clue to a clue – i.e. unsound
2.A chick is the young of a fowl. I don't see it's apt for a humming-bird.