The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC March competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 34: Plant near rock – it's a squash, oddly

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A clue to NARCISSUS.
2 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.A bit patronising to tell us squash is a fruit. I think most grown-ups know this.
2.Clever wordplay though unfortunately 'oddly' doesn't really mean 'take the odd letters'