CCCWC August competition voters’ comments on Clue no. 41

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

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Comments on the clue

1.	Most regard "skin" as a "delete both ends" indicator and not a "delete first letter" indicator. It's a shame as a great idea
2.	I think 'skin' could plausibly mean 'remove the first and last letters' but not just the first letter.