The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC August competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 16: Front section of skeleton that edges ribs near upper middle

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A clue to STERNUM.
5 comments refer to this clue (from 5 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1."front section of skeleton…" = "first few letters of skeleton." Needs to be "front sections" plural or similar for acrostic, ruining surface
2.Needs to be ‘sections’?
3.This is almost very good, but 'section' unfortunately needs to be plural for the cryptic reading.
4.Nearly but not quite – spoilt by 'edges'.
5... but your clue needs 'front sections' (pl.)