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Clue no. 31: Like Sherlock he nails criminal, getting medical officer involved

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A clue to HOLMESIAN.
3 comments refer to this clue (from 3 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.The def. is a rather obvious – with a bit more work this could have been a good & lit.
2.Very nice, but definition could have been subtler.
3.Perfectly sound clue but definition unexciting