The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC August competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 17: Gladiolus in the middle of this special set mourner oddly sent back

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A clue to STERNUM.
2 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Made me work a little harder than some of the other clues, but not too much. I liked the reference to ‘gladiolus’ as a part of the sternum.
2.A very inventive definition – good clue.