The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC April competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 2: Bad backache is going on and on.

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A clue to LIVELONG.
4 comments refer to this clue (from 4 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.I don't like backache for back ache. The surface reading is improved but I think the cost a little high.
2."Backache" might tip the scales as fair if ache were to be reversed. "Back ache", as per other clues, would be better.
3.Backache is an aching back, not a backing ache!
4.This doesn't work if backache is one word