The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 10: Cracks beau's back without breaking it

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A clue to Any 8-letter “PEN” word (Penalty Shoot-out).
2 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Is SO 'significant other' [=beau.] If SO, more explanation would have been helpful
2.Wordplay rather tortuous and surface lacks sense.