CCCWC November competition voters’ comments on Clue no. 3

CCCWC November competition voters’ comments

Clue no. 3: A front that men put on habitually?

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A clue to DICKEY.
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Comments on the clue

1.	I think the solver deserves some wordplay as well
2.	Not quite cryptic.
3.	I usually think of "cryptic clues" as invalid, but "habitually" here seems worthy of a point as a clever intimation of a clergyman's collar.
4.	Nice use of habit

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.

CCCWC November competition voters’ comments Clue no. 3: A front that men put on habitually?

CCCWC November competition voters’ comments

Clue no. 3: A front that men put on habitually?