The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 26: Hold up lesson, half-heartedly spar, ignoring the odds, with nice bendy ruler

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A clue to NELSON / PRINCE (Right & Left).
6 comments refer to this clue (from 6 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Whether or not you think "up" is a convincing anagrind (I don't), there's no role for "half-heartedly in the wordplay.
2.Nice image. But missing an 'N' in Nelson unfortunately
3.Faulty anagram of Nelson
4.Surface appears very forced. Where does the second N in Nelson come from?
5.Missing an N in NELSON. (Also I'm not fond of "up" as an anagrind.)
6.I love the unexpected classroom surface – but NELSON missing an N?