The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 5: Arthur's brand – example of non-fattening western curry

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

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Comments on the clue
1.non-fattening = one calorie = ic is a bit far-fetched, and could equally well (or better) mean oc.
2.Bit of a stretch to get cal 1; why not 1 cal? And ex for example? But a good variant
3.Wouldn't one calorie be "1 cal" (not "cal 1")?