The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 8: Compound but dry instruction to Mum rather than Dad to cut dog

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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.Strange surface. The definition doesn't feel right to me I'm afraid.
2.Surface doesn't make much sense to me