The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC September competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 9: Conductor ruined concert (i.e., out of time)

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A clue to CICERONE.
4 comments refer to this clue (from 3 competitors, 1 other)

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Comments on the clue
1.Like the idea but the surface is rather clunky
2.Better without the brackets, but still very good.
3.Nicely worded, but the bracketing upsets the grammar of the wordplay
4.Rather unnatural use of "i.e."