The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC November competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 35: One having to go under for operation is put out with a 'number'

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A clue to SUBMARINE.
3 comments refer to this clue (from 3 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Nicely misleading surface
2.A very nice clue, but edged out by a similar clue
3.Different with well-disguised definition but only in cryptic crosswords does number = anaesthetic.