The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC June competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 1: A direct hit (6)

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A clue to ORATES (Printer’s Devilry).
5 comments refer to this clue (from 4 competitors, 1 other)

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Comments on the clue
1.I don't mind bad language, but this is just ridiculous!
2.My favourite – gross but the funniest
3.Frank Coprophile, presumably ? Nul points
4.Sorry, for all that it's quite clever, I don't consider the language fit for a clue.
5.Short and, er, sweet!