The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 37: Some police about for vital tie

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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.A vital cup-tie presumably, for which you'd expect LOTS of police. Don't like the use of "for" to link the two halves of the answer.
2.The 'for' doesn't seem right in the clue.