The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC November competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 2: Abandon me, otherwise oompahs ensue

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

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Comments on the clue
1.I like the surface, but the cryptic instructions aren’t clear
2."oompahs ensue" sounds unnatural
3.My favourite of the oompahs!
4.'Oompahs ensue' would never be said in real life