The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 8: Cut short pleb I found by Number 10 being very verbal

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A clue to PROLIX.
5 comments refer to this clue (from 5 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Amusingly reminiscent of a recent political affair
2.the surface is very unnatural
3.Nicely topical. Surface reading a little strained.
4.Best of the plebgate references, I thought
5.Wordplay fine, but surface a bit clunky. 2 points.