The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC January competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 1: Amazing fact is, we do not essentially wish to be phoney (3-5)

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A clue to TWO-FACED.
2 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.“To be” spoils the cryptic reading
2.Seems gratuitous to add IS then laboriously remove it.