The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 40: She reads shadows when at their shortest. (9)

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A clue to A “GMT” word (Letters Latent).
2 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Almost … but not quite. The "IS" is poorly implied
2.Nice word, however "when shadows are at their shortest" could be NOON but not NOON IS. Not keen on the definition or the "She" either.