The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 35: Short Gilbertian sailor, not dead but feeling unwell

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A clue to DICKEY.
2 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Clever, but feeling unwell is not an accurate definition. "Not dead" should go without saying.
2.'feeling unwell' = 'feeling dickey', not 'dickey'