The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC February competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 15: Here, maybe, are stilts wanted, as bell bottoms getting frayed

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A clue to WETLANDS.
4 comments refer to this clue (from 4 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.The surface doesn't make much sense.
2.Ingenious if vague definition but it's all rather odd
3.Nicely constructed but rather obscure
4.I didn't know stilts referred to wading birds. Love this extra layer to the clue.