The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 26: Lad with some onset of dental decay leaves with filling

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A clue to DOLMADES.
4 comments refer to this clue (from 4 competitors, 0 others)
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Comments on the clue
1.Nounal angram indicator (decay) is a weakness.
2.Preferred 2 to this but nice idea
3.Excellent clue with a nice misleading definition
4.one of the few convincing misdirected readings, though the "some" stands out in the surface.