The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC November competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 13: Detectives return to prime suspect

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A clue to DICKEY.
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Comments on the clue
1.Not sure about suspect. (See also 39). Chambers says "thought to be untrue or unreliable, dubious" which seems close. Excellent otherwise.
2.Best of the CID clues by far
 
Comments on the competition
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Surface reading in most clues leaves something to be desired. 1 3 5 13 17 33 40 42and 43 stand out positively on surface quality.