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Clue no. 18: He leaves for Mexico at noon, so inveigle him to fix the pole now. (4,4)

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A clue to XMAS Stocking Filler (2 defs. + wordplay).
3 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 1 other)

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Comments on the clue
1.You do not have three separate parts – "HIM TO FIX" and NOW are superfluous. The word NOON is superfluous too. SAME for "HE LEAVES FOR" What
2.A bit wordy, and no clear containment indicator. Surface reading is very artificial.
3.what says that sub. ind. is hidden? – 'He leaves for'? Doesn't work