The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC January competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 52: The French man running through and carrying note by the house is detective-like.

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A clue to HOLMESIAN.
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Comments on the clue
1.A clue's wordplay need not be immediately obvious but ideally it leads to a penny-dropping moment, not complete bafflement.