The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC March competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 35: Season well with thyme picked up by Mike!

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

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Comments on the clue
1.No need for exclamation mark, in either surface or cryptic reading – it says: Look at me, aren't I clever? (Still a good clue, though.)
2.Neat – but the season is "spring" rather than "springtime"
3.I like the idea of "picked up by Mike" as a homophone indicator and "season well". Unfortunately surface reading is too strained.