The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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A clue to DIALOGUE, MONSTER, SCHOOL (DLM).
6 comments refer to this clue (from 4 competitors, 1 other)
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Comments on the clue
1.The clue is meant to be about the Olympics
2.Where's the Olympic/Paralympic element?
3.Not an Olympic/Paralympic commentary or message
4.No Olympic or Paralympic theme, unfortunately.
5.Olympics?
 
Comments on the competition
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I find it very difficult to judge this type of competition. However clue 8 does not conform to the rules, and clues 1 and 30 don't have an Olympic or Paralympic theme. I think one must allow a certain leeway with the definitions (LINES for DIALOGUE?) although I'm not keen on ETON in 18 and 25 or HIGH in 28 for SCHOOL: it's usual to flag DBE's somehow (see 11 15 and 23) and I don't see why that shouldn't also apply to DLM clues. My final choice is 22 13 21 23 29 in that order.