The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC October competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 35: Spinner Lyon , with covers removed, takes Yorkshire openers

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A clue to YO-YO.
6 comments refer to this clue (from 6 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Well constructed with interesting surface
2.Good wordplay, but definition "spinner" is a bit vague
3.One for cricket fans, but lost on me, I’m afraid
4.Nicely consistent cricket references
5.A clever crickety clue. Itching to close up that space after Lyon!
6.One of my favorite clues