The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC Christmas Special competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 27: Moan about barren ground, fruit a pale yellow, mangy peach after year spent spraying

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A clue to Christmas Cocktails (Right & Left).
2 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Surface a bit forced
2.Should ideally be "year's spent", as "year" is the object of "spent"