The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC January competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 6: As the detective I enter the Ashmolean without opening up.

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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.Grammar requires (e.g) I CAN enter. "Up" is a contentious anagrind – I don't think it's valid although some people do.
2."I enter the Ashmolean" not grammatical in the cryptic reading
3.Needs to be 'enters'