The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC February competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 50: What provides glimpses of red and indigo, not brown or white

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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.It's not easy to produce a coherent surface story using 7 first letters and this is neatly done
2.(See comment on clue 45)
 
Comments on the competition
1.
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.