CCCWC November competition voters’ comments on Clue no. 27

CCCWC November competition voters’ comments

Clue no. 27: Little time spent in dictionary – clue unsound

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A clue to DICKEY.
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Comments on the clue

1.	Like 15, leads with its chin. This is better though, apart from "spent" which the cryptic reading doesn't need.
2.	Clever surface
3.	Great idea, could be a winner if not pipped by 15.
4.	My favourite clue by miles.

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I don't like most of these clues much. It was a horrible word, and I think my clue has a dodgy definition (it's only OK if you refer to the OED!) — I should probably get 0 points but doubt whether I will. Horrible to see things like 'the third' for E, but the barbarians charged through the gates of cruciverbalism years ago. This grumpy old man will only vote minimally in order to register just this once (0.5 for 27) — but he hopes to regain his humour next time, filled with Christmas good will!

Comments on the competition

I don't like most of these clues much. It was a horrible word, and I think my clue has a dodgy definition (it's only OK if you refer to the OED!) — I should probably get 0 points but doubt whether I will. Horrible to see things like 'the third' for E, but the barbarians charged through the gates of cruciverbalism years ago. This grumpy old man will only vote minimally in order to register just this once (0.5 for 27) — but he hopes to regain his humour next time, filled with Christmas good will!

CCCWC November competition voters’ comments Clue no. 27: Little time spent in dictionary – clue unsound

CCCWC November competition voters’ comments

Clue no. 27: Little time spent in dictionary – clue unsound