The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC April competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 24: Having really bad back ache, can be a really tiresome time.

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A clue to LIVELONG.
2 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.A pity that 'really' is in there twice.
2."A really tiresome time" defines a noun not an adjective. Just "tiresome" would have been both sound and crisper