The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC January competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 5: Contemptibly insignificant fellow peaks with a quip!

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A clue to PIPSQUEAK.
3 comments refer to this clue (from 3 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Needs an anagram indicator, and no 'a'
2.a.i. might be clearer as "Insignificant fellow contemptibly …"
3.Is 'contemptibly' the anagram indicator? If so, shouldn't it be in the middle of the clue?