The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC June competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 8: Bad service from Basil, we hear, lacking Polly's finish.

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A clue to FAULT.
4 comments refer to this clue (from 3 competitors, 1 other)

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Comments on the clue
1.I don't think 'Basil' alone is a sufficent clue for FAWLTY.
2."Fawlty" really comes from the same root.
3.Basil's name being a pun on 'faulty' reduces the clue's ingenuity
4.Well worked clue. I liked this a lot…. and it made me smile