CCCWC November competition voters’ comments on Clue no. 25

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

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Comments on the clue

1.	I think it's pronounced 'lard' not 'laid'
2.	I don't see Lecture's as a homophone indicator
3.	I think 'American' for 'gringo' is a bit unfair. The homophone indication seems a bit dodgy to me too.
4.	No homophone indicator