The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC January competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 5: As Private Eye's exemplar, Ian follows millions in difficult situations

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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.Best of the Private Eye clues.
2.Reads smoothly
3.The "exemplar" is necessary to the definition, but awkward in context of the surface reading, already a bit strained