The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC March competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 24: Leading communist in Russian Revolution, Stalin initially was really self-obsessed.

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A clue to NARCISSUS.
3 comments refer to this clue (from 3 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Leading communist doesn't produce C; "leader of communists" would have worked (and would have got votes)
2.good anagram indicator; perhaps def. is slightly questionable (? = narcissistic)
3.Definition is an adjective when it should be a noun.