The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC May competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 13: Despicable fellow manhandles garrote heartlessly.

Back to competition result  |   All the comments  |   Other competitions

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

Here is the text

Comments on the clue
1.The spelling of ‘garrotte’ is new to me, but I see it’s in Chambers as (US)
2.Don't think you'd "manhandle" a garrote – the intended victim perhaps
3.'manhandles' doesn't quite work in the context of the surface, something suggesting deliberate or sneaky handling would be better