The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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A clue to PAPILLON.
18 comments were received for this competition (from 6 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the competition
1.
Far too many 'dogs' & 'dads' used here, so originality in the definition & subsidiary parts of each clue were paramount for scoring. However, a clue word with such a specific meaning presents difficulties.
 
Comments on the clues
3. A novel mobile app working without problem (8)
1.I don't understand your explanation
5. Arranged op left recurring pain in canine
1.nice clue, arranged is an obvious anagrind that doesn't add anything to the surface though. 'botched' o.e. would be better in that regard
13. Dog with off-colour leg after pee apparently ! (8)
1.By far the best clue of many, with 'dog' as the definition. Cheeky & amusing. Points here. Got to be up there.
15. Edit characters deleted from confusing, ill-appointed McQueen movie
1.Nice effort but I think edit also needs an anagram indicator
16. Father about to swallow tablet that's covered in film
1.Well disguised definition albeit it extremely broad!
20. In novel form, this was advertised as “Devil’s Island: two appear!” (8)
1.A decent comp. anag. Points from me.
22. Little dog (leader of pack) endlessly galloping around (8)
1.'Galloping' is a good spot. Points here.
27. Nice butterfly!
1.Clever but not much to go on. I suspect this will do quite well however.
30. Old man quietly sick over dog
1.Unpleasant but smoothly satisfying and worthy of points
31. One endlessly chasing past with ball?
1.Neat and concise &lit. Points here. Deserves to be up there.
32. One lounges primarily on lap, softly barking
1.Good clue with a clever anagrind. Points here. It's 'lapdog' rather than 'lap dog' according to Chambers.
2.A little indirect but nicely done
35. Pip and Lola play with a new toy (8)
1.This clue works much better without the "a".
36. Premier League leaders and Napoli after transfer of French skipper?
1.Good use of 'skipper' for butterfly. points here.
39. Scattered contents of ballpoint pen start to perturb small pet
1.Neat wordplay
46. Tipsy in hall, pop drops hot dog
1.An amusing surface.
48. Want spaniel mixed with poodle? Do see this dog sort (8)
1.I had a nearly identical clue but changed my mind at the last minute. I hope this does well for you. Points here.