The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC July competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 30: Keep going like old soldiers — put into words being captured here?

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A clue to NEVER SAY DIE.
2 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Isn’t &lit – whole clue does not define “never say die” but would cutting “being captured here”, but that ruins wordplay
2.Original idea, but I find the wordplay a bit clumsy