The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC March competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 35: One dwells upon common sense (8)

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A clue to A “GMT” word (Letters Latent).
4 comments refer to this clue (from 3 competitors, 1 other)

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Comments on the clue
1.Sorry to say I'm tired of seeing GUMPTION and, whilst not the worst, this isn't the best either
2.Wouldn't this have to be "one dwells in upon" in order to lead to upion – which of course wouldn't make sense.
3.The wordplay doesn't work for me – would need to read 'one dwells in upon' which ruins the surface
4.I think it needs 'in' or 'within' for cryptic meaning to work. Which would of course spoil the surface!