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Clue no. 12: Cock-up! He's run out scoring zero – an unexpected blow

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A clue to SUCKER-PUNCH.
3 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 1 other)

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Comments on the clue
1.I would have given this more, but I'm not entirely convinced 'scoring' works as a subtraction indicator without eg 'through'.
2.Good surface for a tough word
3.Liked the use of "scoring" as a deletion with good surface