The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC May competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 41: Nice monicker for Brit, perhaps? Yes and No!

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A clue to ROSBIF.
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Comments on the clue
1.I like the clever use of 'Nice' but there is no real wordplay.
 
Comments on the competition
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It seems to me that there are three essential aspects to the meaning of ROSBIF: it is a CONTEMPTUOUS term applied by FRENCH people to BRITISH people. On that basis, and rejecting clues that struck me as technically unsound, I found only four clues that I could honestly vote for (7, 28, 41, 53), plus some merits.