The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC October competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 52: Toy boys essentially spun repeatedly

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A clue to YO-YO.
3 comments refer to this clue (from 3 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.There seems to be a convention that "essentially" can indicate the centre of a word, but I think it's misplaced
2.It's a pity you used 'essentially' which is a giveaway indicator
3.'essentially' & 'repeatedly' stick out, and used together don't sound very natural to me