CCCWC February competition voters’ comments on Clue no. 12

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

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Comments on the clue

1.	Dead giveaway for a complex clue – the moment I saw detective holmes, I am thinking Sherlock
2.	Good surface, but it doesn't leave a lot to solve
3.	It would be a better puzzle if the surface reading had nothing to do with Sherlock Holmes.