The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC July competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 42: Scatter earth and sand very loosely, i.e. don’t pack it in

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A clue to NEVER SAY DIE.
3 comments refer to this clue (from 3 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Good misleading def. At first sight brilliant but unfortunately has too many anagrinds – scatter and loosely – with which it’s unfair
2.Refreshingly different surface reading/word play with clever disguising of anagram fodder and split anagrind (ok I think) – my winner.
3.Excellent surface; I am a little uneasy with e = earth