The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC March competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 32: So, this involved two armies?

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A clue to WARTIME.
3 comments refer to this clue (from 1 competitor, 2 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Why not "involves" instead of the unjustified past tense?
2.v neat, favourite of the two armies options
3.War involves two armies – does wartime ?