The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC June competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 43: Pincer movement by Royal Naval Officer channels onlookers inwards

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A clue to NELSON / PRINCE (Right & Left).
5 comments refer to this clue (from 5 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.'onslaught' would be a nice replacement for the somewhat out of place 'onlookers'
2.I don't think "inwards" works as a containment indicator.
3.wordplay by definition doesn't work
4.don't like movement (a noun) as an anagram indicator
5.Starts nicely but a weak ending