The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC February competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 17: Mad sniper running riot? Send for him!

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

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Comments on the clue
1.it's not &lit – 'send for him' plays no part in the wordplay. In &lit the whole clue has to apply to both def and wordplay – no redundancies
2.For &lit, ALL words must function in both cryptic and definition – 'send for him' isn't part of the cryptic reading.