The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 49: When bud gets new life (10)

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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.Excellent but as in case of some &lits it can work as simple/direct clue .
2.Neat clue but 'holds' would be better than 'gets' cryptically
3.Not happy about "life" in the cryptic indication since it's too close to the actual meaning in the definition