The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 33: Lion’s mane jellyfish ultimately involved, seeing McPherson’s final exit, in this sort of adventure

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A clue to HOLMESIAN.
2 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Clever allusion to the story but rather long-winded.
2.In (ingeniously) achieving soundness, this clue sacrifices naturalness of surface