The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 24: Farmer abandons sod, yes, yearning for thrilling journey…

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

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Comments on the clue
1.What’s the farmer doing in the wordplay? How does ‘yearning’ = y?
2.I don't see any role for "farmer" in the wordplay.