The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC October competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 14: Fresh hot pies with a bit of custard over the top.

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A clue to POSTICHE.
7 comments refer to this clue (from 7 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Definition too vague
2.Nice surface, but "fresh" isn't a good enough def.
3.Worthy of some points, although "Over the top" doesn't fully convey "superfluously and inappropriately added to a finished work".
4.Would love to give this top marks, but 'over the top'? Not a definition, more of a hint, so zero.
5.Good misleading definition
6.Almots earned a vote from me but competition hot so merit. For me, 'pies' usually meaty without qualifier: could have used 'mince'?
7.Best of the foodie clues, I reckon.