The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC Christmas Special competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 5: Bird disheartens jailer

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A clue to TURKEY (STONES) (Wrong Number).
3 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 1 other)
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Comments on the clue
1.'disheartened' would work, this doesn't seem to for the deletion
2.surface reading contrived
 
Comments on the competition
1.
Too much Brexit for me, with Mrs May's deal proving to be another turkey. I admired the succinct nature of 5 and 9 with 9 and 24 getting extra Kudos for not using "rocks" as an indicator. Following the previous month's result whereby a totally incorrect anagram managed to get to second place, it will be interesting to see what makes the ranks this time.