The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC March competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 13: First period, first exchange (10)

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A clue to SPRINGTIME.
2 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.This is expecting too much of the solver
2.I thought exchange = RING TIME as quite far-fetched!