The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC June competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 45: There is no growth here – shave to be minimal

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A clue to ORATES (Printer’s Devilry).
3 comments refer to this clue (from 3 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Assuming it is ok for the clue word to end before a space, this is one of the top clues in my opinion
2.Both phrases have a good surface reading
3.A neat idea but "shave to be" is an awkward construction