The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC September competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 46: Porter finally penned a hit after gallivanting with Noel Coward? Au contraire!

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A clue to LION-HEART.
5 comments refer to this clue (from 5 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Clever surface
2.I like the surface, but I don't think the "penned" works in the wordplay – shouldn't it be penned by for confinement?
3.Good clue, if a little long. Would have scored higher in a less competitive field.
4.Convoluted but clever wordplay in a sound clue – nice.
5.The wordplay doesn't quite work unfortunately.