The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC February competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 17: Cheat one mentored, needed to make amends

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

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Comments on the clue
1.The ‘hidden’ isn’t indicated
2.the hidden word is "needed" for the concealing phrase; not the other way around!