The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 2: Animated fifth of November glee at end of celebration, finishing with ashen guy

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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.Good clue but just a little spoilt for me by use of 'ashen' in this context.
2.Ingenious, except "finishing with [x]" doesn't indicate the final letter as clearly as "finish of [x]" or "[x]'s finish"