CCCWC September competition voters’ comments on Clue no. 51

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Clue no. 51: Underground travel? Can't in Leeds (10)

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A clue to CLANDESTINE.
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Comments on the clue

1.	The anagram indicator doesn't work gramatically: cf. 'In Leeds, can't travel underground'
2.	Grammar would require e.g. 'Not in Leeds', so a different approach to 'Can't in Leeds' is required.
3.	Interesting, but I don't see "travel" as an anagram indicator
4.	I can’t accept “travel” as an a.i. A pity because this is otherwise very neat

Comments on the competition
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Just to single out two (from a number of) clues that are not good: 51 because the anagram indicator doesn't link at all convincingly with the stuff being anagrammed. Why not: In Leeds can't travel underground ? Then 48 with a dodgy definition, a nounal anagram indicator and a pretty bizarre surface meaning. I admire those who take the time to analyse each clue, but I fear life is too short!