The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC August competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 1: A bit of breast turns me on

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A clue to STERNUM.
5 comments refer to this clue (from 3 competitors, 1 other)
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Comments on the clue
1.Def is not apt
2.I'm torn over 'on', which is ok in the Listener but not a standard cryptic which I feel should be the benchmark here. Very good though!
3.Breast is not a synonym for breastbone (sternum).
4.Nice idea but I'm not a fan of "on" as an anagram indicator (and Azed is with me – see slip 2347).
 
Comments on the competition
1.
I favoured clues which did better than 'bone' for the definition. A couple of the smutty clues were were amusing (and good!) but I was unconvinced by 'on' as an anagram indicator in 1 and 21 – this is fine for e.g. the Listener, but I feel entries in this competition should be suitable for a standard daily puzzle.