The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 4: After a year of training, toners see a rise of many pounds

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A clue to PEAR (Printer’s Devilry).
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Comments on the clue
1.Rather wordy – why would 'top earners' need so much training, and why hasn't the toning worked after all that time ? (see {1})