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Clue no. 18: Lengthy commentary as Pietersen opens – run out 50 – turns team around.

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

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Comments on the clue
1.'Lengthy commentary' defines a noun
2.Surface is slightly off the line.
3.Lovely surface, but it implies a noun.
4.Love the surface reading, but unfortunately I think the 'as' does not have a cryptic role and is supefluous, so I couldn't vote for you!