The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC August competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 6: American who gets his prize by failing conclusively in event?

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A clue to CABOOSE.
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Comments on the competition
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Several essays again, in both the clues and their explanations. I almost fell asleep reading them. No. 10is so simple, yet so elegant, and gets my top vote, with 52 not far behind. No. 19 appealed to this ex-editor. 4th and 5th positions to 6 and 23 for a good effort.