The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC August competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 20: Crikey! Caught with intoxicating drink, bishop on Sabbath!

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A clue to CRUMBS.
4 comments refer to this clue (from 4 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.A good effort, though the surface reading seems a little strained perhaps.
2.Def. is merely a superfluous addition to the wordplay – too easy.
3.ok but not exactly flowing English
4.I would have voted this higher had it been … caught bishop imbibing intoxicating …