CCCWC November competition voters’ comments on Clue no. 3

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

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Comments on the clue

1.	Would have given this a top placing except that heartless anguish makes no sense
2.	American town yes, American state's town seems forced
3.	"struggling to accept heartless anguish" is very awkward