The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC October competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 12: Even gruellers wear heraldic red (5) G U L E S

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A clue to GULES.
3 comments refer to this clue (from 3 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.It looks like part of the explanation has crept into the clue box. ‘Even x’ doesn’t mean ‘the even parts of x’.
2."Even X" doesn't fairly indicate picking even letters of X. What is function of "wear?"
3.Not sure "wear" is an acceptable link word