The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 42: One’s left shot at end of action, noble leader worth embracing

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A clue to NELSON / PRINCE (Right & Left).
7 comments refer to this clue (from 7 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Two clues separated by a comma which belongs to neither of them.
2.Good attempt at 2 &lits but I’m more convinced by the wordplay than the definitions, which feel as though they impinge on each other
3.No definitions? Can't see this as a combined &lit for both parts, especially since Nelson wasn't a prince
4.First clue very good. I don’t think the second is quite & lit. Are princes worth embracing?
5.Two &lits in one, very nice except for the join not being disguised
6.I like NELSON part but not convinced PRINCE part works as &lit, and two &lits read as two clues, rather than a single RIGHT&LEFT clue
7.Original and inventive – excellent.