The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC November competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 15: Gentile name, ie not fanciful fellow from Verona

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

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Comments on the clue
1.Gentile – samne root as gentleman
2."ie not" is a stretch for "not ie". Surface isn't plausible/meaningful