The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC November competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 11: Fellow accompanied by elderly lover is a courteous and honourable one

Back to competition result  |   All the comments  |   Other competitions

A clue to GENTLEMAN.
3 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 1 other)

Here is the text

Comments on the clue
1.Gent shares roots with Gentleman
2."Gent" is just an abbreviation for the answer, so not fair/interesting to use in the charade.
3.Perhaps a better charade than GENTLE + MAN, but GENT is just an abbreviation of GENTLEMAN