The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC July competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 20: It's the French who use just about devious means to keep going to the end.

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A clue to JUSQU'AUBOUTISTE.
4 comments refer to this clue (from 4 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.I don't like indirect anagrams, even partial ones.
2.The indirect anagram gets a thumbs down from me.
3... means one who keeps going to the end. wrong def
4.I'm not keen on anagram fodder being clued indirectly. Definition doesn't make it clear that a person is required.