The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC February competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 28: Injured rib now sporting a colourful bruise

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A clue to RAINBOW.
3 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 0 others)
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Comments on the clue
1.Simple wordplay that works very well
2.Enviable example of concise clue-writing with excellent surface story – perfect.
 
Comments on the competition
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To me the clues which combined a good surface story and a well- disguised definition with fair to the solver word play were: 28 20 50 19 and 35 in that order of preference for the award of points. A very nice selection of clue types.