CCCWC November competition voters’ comments on Clue no. 12

CCCWC November competition voters’ comments

Clue no. 12: Clumsily, press heel upon a shoe horn (10)

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A clue to SOUSAPHONE.
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Comments on the clue

1.	Excellent misdirection and wordplay, although I would have left out the comma
2.	S = press's heel, not press heel

Comments on the competition
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Some excellent clues this month, especially those that manage to achieve misleading definitions, like 12, 38, 39 and 43, to name just a few. Some good &lits as well. After much deliberation, I chose 39 as the winner for its deceptive surface and definition, but several others ran it close. The dilemma is whether to spread the points thinly among all the deserving clues, or ruthlessly pick the top five and leave some other very good clues with no points, but just the scant consolation of a merit. I've gone for the Manfred Mann option. (5-4-3-2-1)

Comments on the competition

Some excellent clues this month, especially those that manage to achieve misleading definitions, like 12, 38, 39 and 43, to name just a few. Some good &lits as well. After much deliberation, I chose 39 as the winner for its deceptive surface and definition, but several others ran it close. The dilemma is whether to spread the points thinly among all the deserving clues, or ruthlessly pick the top five and leave some other very good clues with no points, but just the scant consolation of a merit. I've gone for the Manfred Mann option. (5-4-3-2-1)

CCCWC November competition voters’ comments Clue no. 12: Clumsily, press heel upon a shoe horn (10)

CCCWC November competition voters’ comments

Clue no. 12: Clumsily, press heel upon a shoe horn (10)