The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC October competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 3: Added locks after I caught the man

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A clue to POSTICHE.
3 comments refer to this clue (from 3 competitors, 0 others)
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Comments on the clue
1.I love the definition and awarded points but it could have been my top had 'the man' not let it down a bit.
2.wordplay sound; surface meaning unexceptional
 
Comments on the competition
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As there were too many similar anagram clues (the cop is…hot spice etc) I tended to award votes to clever/different clues like 3 which I considered the best of the bunch (including my own) 24 and 26