The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC September competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 8: Client, bursting, pulls chain in privy

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A clue to CLANDESTINE.
5 comments refer to this clue (from 3 competitors, 1 other)
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Comments on the clue
1.Cracking clue
2.Good idea but am I alone in not pulling the chain while still bursting (or desparate, etc)?
3.If you're ready to pull the chain, you're no longer bursting!
4.Amusing idea but not sure why it should be a client in surface reading
 
Comments on the competition
1.
I thought that there were a lot of good clues this month with 6 and 8leading the pack.