The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC Christmas Special competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 25: It's surprising but true – after ignoring motorway turning road maps matter, as used to be the case.

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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.Way too wordy
2.Rather wordy, and I for one would not be so pedantic as to insist on the last six words, but I think this deserves some points.
3.Too long, lost interest