The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 33: See reformed alkie come to, scratching hindquarters, making for this?

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A clue to MOCKTAIL (New Chambers Word).
2 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.I like the idea, but think 'hindquarters' is an iffy indicator for final letters
2.I don't think that "make for" really means "lead to"