The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC May competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 39: Puritan in prison pens first parts of religious opus

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

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Comments on the clue
1.Very nicely constructed, although ideally there would also have been a reference to the military aspect of an Ironside.
2.Liked the use of 'in prison' for 'inside'
3.An excellent surface – the best of the bunch – and a very neat s.i.