The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC July competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 29: Imperial Guard revealed by crones in unspoken play to hold fatal loophole?

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

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Comments on the clue
1.The second def isn't for "Caesarean" as "fatal loophole" is not the subject. It's also too oblique.
2.Too many steps required for what’s mostly a cryptic def.