The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 6: Alibi in a mob cooking the books excessively

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A clue to BIBLIOMANIA.
4 comments refer to this clue (from 4 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.The clue does not seem to define Bibliomania
2.& lit? I can't see how this sentence defines bibliomania.
3.I like the anagram; not sure if 'the books excessively' provides a fair definition
4.In what way is this &Lit?